Quail Creek Reservoir fishing
Quail Creek Reservoir was last stocked on Feb. 19, 2026 with 5,050 rainbow trout (5.0 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Washington County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 162,837 fish here, the 2nd most of 17 stocked waters in Washington County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: fishing improves for all species as heat eases and boat traffic drops. Bass get more active in daylight, and bluegill suspend at 20 to 40 feet near cove mouths and points. Rainbow stocking is planned for late October to early November. Check Utah State Parks for ramp hours.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Aug. 25, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Quail Creek Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| Feb. 19, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 5,050 | 5.0 in. |
| Feb. 9, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 17,940 | 4.5 in. |
| Feb. 9, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 17,940 | 4.5 in. |
| Nov. 5, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 4,680 | 12.1 in. |
| Nov. 5, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 4,628 | 12.1 in. |
| Oct. 21, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 6,825 | 10.3 in. |
| Oct. 20, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 13,545 | 10.3 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 Quail Creek Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on Oct. 20, last on Nov. 5.
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.
Quail Creek Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Jan. 29, 2003. Since then DWR has logged 172 stockings here in 24 different years, 747,287 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (162,837 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: November (54% of records) and October (15% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 9.0 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 4.5 to 12.1 in.). The yearly average was 10.2 in. in 2021 and 10.9 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 162,837, the 2nd most of 17 stocked waters in Washington County and 33rd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond), 0.9 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Quail Creek Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 40,930 | 4.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 4 | 29,678 | 10.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 3 | 22,193 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 4 | 20,057 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 3 | 20,016 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 29,963 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 8 | 39,980 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 4 | 29,295 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 31,615 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 3 | 30,107 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 2 | 35,124 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 5 | 37,840 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 25,014 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 3 | 25,028 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 2 | 25,707 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 2 | 27,900 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 3 | 35,347 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 5 | 39,891 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 6 | 16,530 | 11.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 21 | 37,315 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 19 | 29,064 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 18 | 21,693 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 26 | 38,726 | 8.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 21 | 58,274 | 7.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (12)
| Oct. 31, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 8,030 | 10.7 in. |
| Oct. 30, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 11,183 | 10.2 in. |
| Oct. 30, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 2,980 | 10.7 in. |
| Nov. 8, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,505 | 11.1 in. |
| Nov. 8, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,009 | 11.1 in. |
| Oct. 30, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,463 | 10.6 in. |
| Oct. 30, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 14,080 | 10.6 in. |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 14,496 | 10.2 in. |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 3,565 | 10.3 in. |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,955 | 10.3 in. |
| Nov. 4, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 14,805 | 10.2 in. |
| Nov. 3, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 15,158 | 10.2 in. |
Fishing rules
- Smallmouth bass: no limit, and none may be released; every smallmouth caught must be killed right away.
- Largemouth bass limit: 6, any size.
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
- Mountain biking, Swimming, Waterskiing, Wildlife watching
- Facilities
- Covered picnic area, Drinking water, Fire rings, Fish cleaning station, Picnic tables, Restrooms, Showers
- Boating
- Boat ramp, Hand launch
- Camping
- Camp host, Primitive tent camping, RV camping
- Accessible
- Fishing piers, Limited wheelchair access, Picnic tables, Restrooms, Docks
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Quail Creek Reservoir questions
When is Quail Creek Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Quail Creek Reservoir was stocked in late October to early November (5 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Feb. 19, 2026.
What fish are in Quail Creek Reservoir?
DWR lists bluegill, largemouth bass and rainbow trout as likely catches and black bullhead, black crappie, green sunfish and smallmouth bass as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Quail Creek 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.