Laketown Reservoir fishing
Laketown Reservoir was last stocked on Sept. 4, 2026 with 500 rainbow trout (12.1 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Rich County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Community Fishing water. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 11,949 fish here, the 5th most of 8 stocked waters in Rich County.
Laketown Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 4, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 12.1 in. |
| July 27, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 749 | 11.7 in. |
| April 28, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 11.7 in. |
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Sept. 25, 2026; newest record dated Sept. 23, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
When is Laketown Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on April 29, last on Aug. 29.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Patterns are based on past stocking records and are not a promise of future stocking. Weather, water conditions and hatchery supply change plans. How we read patterns.
Laketown Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 22, 2007. Since then DWR has logged 52 stockings here in 20 different years, 36,444 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 98% (11,749 fish) and cutthroat trout 2% (200 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (19% of records) and April (19% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 10.7 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 8.0 to 17.9 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 11,949, the 5th most of 8 stocked waters in Rich County and 296th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Little Creek Reservoir, 9.6 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Laketown Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1,749 | 11.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 2,000 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 2,000 | 12.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 1,999 | 11.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 2,001 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 3 | 2,200 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 2,000 | 8.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 5 | 2,300 | 11.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 2,000 | 8.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 5 | 2,421 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2016 | 3 | 2,004 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Trout (mixed) |
| 2015 | 4 | 2,187 | 11.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2014 | 3 | 2,327 | 11.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2013 | 2 | 1,998 | 8.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 2 | 1,565 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 3 | 1,530 | 11.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 2 | 1,001 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 999 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 1,058 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 1,105 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (10)
| Aug. 29, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 9.0 in. |
| April 29, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.0 in. |
| Aug. 29, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 12.6 in. |
| April 23, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 11.4 in. |
| Nov. 6, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,999 | 11.7 in. |
| Sept. 26, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,001 | 9.8 in. |
| April 28, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 9.7 in. |
| Sept. 1, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 9.4 in. |
| May 4, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 200 | 17.9 in. |
| April 30, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 8.0 in. |
Fishing rules
- Daily limit: 2 fish; common carp are not counted.
- Tiger muskie may not be kept; release every one right away.
- Anglers are asked to release all largemouth bass voluntarily.
- Open only while the community park is open to the public.
- Spanish Oaks Reservoir and Manila Creek Pond: closed Dec. 1 until 6 a.m. on the last Saturday of February.
Rules summarized in our own words from the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. DWR can change rules mid-year: check the current guidebook and its updates at wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing. See statewide limits.
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Laketown Reservoir questions
When is Laketown Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Laketown Reservoir was stocked in late April (4 of the last 5 years) and late August to early September (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 4, 2026.
What fish are in Laketown Reservoir?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Laketown Reservoir?
Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Sept. 25, 2026. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Sept. 24, 2026. Found an error? [email protected]. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.