Whitney Reservoir fishing
Whitney Reservoir was last stocked on Aug. 26, 2026 with 31,250 cutthroat trout (2.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Summit County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 184,665 fish here, the 2nd most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County.
Whitney Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 31,250 | 2.8 in. |
| July 9, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 2,499 | 11.0 in. |
| June 25, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 2,503 | 9.8 in. |
| June 10, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 2,650 | 10.1 in. |
| Sept. 30, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 30,204 | 2.6 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 Whitney Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 8 records, first on June 9, last on Sept. 30.
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.
Whitney Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 3, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 126 stockings here in 25 different years, 1,386,915 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: tiger trout 43% (79,620 fish), cutthroat trout 33% (61,454 fish) and rainbow trout 24% (43,591 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (34% of records) and June (32% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 5.3 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.6 to 12.7 in.). The yearly average was 5.7 in. in 2021 and 4.3 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 184,665, the 2nd most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County and 30th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Beaver Lake (BR-10), 0.8 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Whitney Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 38,902 | 4.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 8 | 37,871 | 4.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 5 | 27,704 | 6.2 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 5 | 26,478 | 5.8 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 6 | 26,666 | 6.3 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 5 | 27,044 | 5.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2020 | 5 | 27,208 | 5.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2019 | 5 | 29,278 | 5.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2018 | 4 | 28,946 | 6.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2017 | 4 | 26,242 | 5.5 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 5 | 29,638 | 6.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2015 | 6 | 69,593 | 4.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 6 | 29,251 | 6.8 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 4 | 112,852 | 3.6 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 8 | 115,879 | 3.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 5 | 115,822 | 3.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2010 | 8 | 101,101 | 3.6 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2009 | 6 | 78,746 | 3.6 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2008 | 5 | 99,372 | 3.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 6 | 85,528 | 3.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Trout (mixed), Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 5 | 154,418 | 2.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 3 | 9,173 | 5.9 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 3 | 6,138 | 7.3 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 4,000 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 3 | 79,065 | 2.6 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (28)
| July 22, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 750 | 10.8 in. |
| July 22, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 750 | 10.8 in. |
| July 7, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,500 | 10.8 in. |
| July 3, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,505 | 10.5 in. |
| July 1, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,500 | 10.1 in. |
| June 9, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 831 | 11.8 in. |
| June 9, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 831 | 11.8 in. |
| Aug. 6, 2024 | Tiger trout | 10,010 | 4.5 in. |
| Aug. 6, 2024 | Tiger trout | 10,010 | 4.5 in. |
| July 10, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,000 | 10.0 in. |
| June 30, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,029 | 12.7 in. |
| June 11, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,655 | 10.5 in. |
| July 18, 2023 | Tiger trout | 10,140 | 4.2 in. |
| July 18, 2023 | Tiger trout | 10,140 | 4.2 in. |
| July 12, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 2,503 | 11.3 in. |
| June 20, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 560 | 11.6 in. |
| June 20, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,135 | 11.0 in. |
| July 21, 2022 | Tiger trout | 9,660 | 5.0 in. |
| July 21, 2022 | Tiger trout | 9,660 | 5.0 in. |
| July 12, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,700 | 10.1 in. |
| June 22, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 506 | 11.0 in. |
| June 2, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 3,540 | 9.4 in. |
| June 2, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,600 | 9.2 in. |
| July 15, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,503 | 9.3 in. |
| July 8, 2021 | Tiger trout | 10,000 | 4.5 in. |
| July 8, 2021 | Tiger trout | 10,000 | 4.5 in. |
| June 10, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,685 | 9.3 in. |
| May 27, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,856 | 9.0 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Whitney 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.
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Whitney Reservoir questions
When is Whitney Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Whitney Reservoir was stocked in early June (3 of the last 5 years), mid to late June (3 of the last 5 years), early to mid July (5 of the last 5 years) and late July to early August (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Aug. 26, 2026.
What fish are in Whitney Reservoir?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, tiger trout and cutthroat trout.
What are the fishing limits at Whitney 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. 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.