Lower Bowns Reservoir fishing
Lower Bowns Reservoir was last stocked on Aug. 17, 2026 with 4,028 cutbow (5.6 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Garfield County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 63,168 fish here, the 5th most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County.
Lower Bowns Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Cutbow | 4,028 | 5.6 in. |
| June 11, 2026 | Tiger trout | 938 | 10.0 in. |
| June 11, 2026 | Tiger trout | 1,070 | 10.7 in. |
| May 5, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 4,028 | 3.2 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 Lower Bowns Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 3 records, first on June 2, last on Aug. 6.
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.
Lower Bowns Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: April 25, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 50 stockings here in 25 different years, 343,960 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 78% (49,534 fish), tiger trout 15% (9,606 fish) and cutbow 6% (4,028 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (32% of records) and May (24% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 4.9 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 3.2 to 11.1 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 63,168, the 5th most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County and 93rd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Little Scout Lake Eb, 5.6 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Lower Bowns Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 10,064 | 5.6 in. | Cutbow, Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 3 | 14,399 | 4.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 10,071 | 4.8 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 3 | 11,060 | 5.7 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 11,358 | 4.3 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 6,216 | 4.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 3 | 18,002 | 4.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 15,122 | 4.2 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 15,311 | 4.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 14,034 | 3.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2016 | 2 | 19,604 | 3.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 14,545 | 3.8 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 14,569 | 3.7 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 2 | 14,573 | 3.9 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 14,294 | 3.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 2 | 14,507 | 3.7 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 1 | 14,030 | 3.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 14,020 | 4.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 14,060 | 4.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 1 | 14,019 | 3.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 14,030 | 3.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 14,017 | 3.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 13,966 | 3.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 1 | 14,021 | 3.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 3 | 14,068 | 6.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (11)
| Aug. 6, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 4,535 | 4.1 in. |
| June 26, 2025 | Tiger trout | 1,500 | 10.6 in. |
| June 2, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 8,364 | 3.7 in. |
| June 19, 2024 | Tiger trout | 2,056 | 8.4 in. |
| May 30, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 8,015 | 3.9 in. |
| July 7, 2023 | Tiger trout | 1,349 | 11.1 in. |
| July 7, 2023 | Tiger trout | 645 | 11.1 in. |
| May 22, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 9,066 | 4.5 in. |
| June 16, 2022 | Tiger trout | 2,048 | 8.7 in. |
| May 24, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 9,310 | 3.3 in. |
| April 12, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 6,216 | 4.8 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Lower Bowns Reservoir under that name, so statewide rules apply unless DWR posts a change. Some waters are covered by a group entry (for example a drainage or its tributaries).
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.
Access and facilities
- Other activities
- Hiking, OHV or 4WD trails, Wildlife watching
- Facilities
- Restrooms, Fire rings, Picnic tables
- Boating
- Hand launch
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping, RV camping
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Lower Bowns Reservoir questions
When is Lower Bowns Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Lower Bowns Reservoir was stocked in late May (3 of the last 5 years) and early to mid June (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Aug. 17, 2026.
What fish are in Lower Bowns Reservoir?
DWR lists rainbow trout as likely catches and tiger trout as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked tiger trout, rainbow trout and cutbow.
What are the fishing limits at Lower Bowns Reservoir?
The 2026 guidebook lists no water-specific rules under this name, so statewide limits apply unless DWR posts a change. See our statewide limits page and check the guidebook.
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.