Yankee Meadow Reservoir fishing
Yankee Meadow Reservoir was last stocked on Sept. 15, 2026 with 3,163 cutthroat trout (2.2 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Iron County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 70,998 fish here, the 2nd most of 23 stocked waters in Iron County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: a conservation pool has helped, but water is still noticeably low. Rainbow and brook trout, plus some cutthroat, are biting nightcrawlers and spinners, and jigs and streamers should work too. Expect good to excellent fishing as temperatures keep falling.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Aug. 18, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Yankee Meadow Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 15, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 3,163 | 2.2 in. |
| July 14, 2026 | Brook trout | 1,996 | 2.8 in. |
| May 5, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 5,016 | 3.2 in. |
| April 22, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,040 | 9.8 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 Yankee Meadow Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on May 21, last on Sept. 9.
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.
Yankee Meadow Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: April 30, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 130 stockings here in 25 different years, 348,203 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 50% (35,809 fish), cutthroat trout 33% (23,078 fish) and brook trout 17% (12,111 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (32% of records) and May (30% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 3.7 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.6 to 12.2 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 70,998, the 2nd most of 23 stocked waters in Iron County and 81st of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Hendrickson Lake, 2.2 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Yankee Meadow Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 11,215 | 3.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 4 | 12,201 | 3.7 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 4 | 11,655 | 3.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 4 | 12,234 | 3.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2022 | 4 | 12,092 | 4.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2021 | 4 | 11,601 | 3.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2020 | 5 | 14,544 | 4.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2019 | 4 | 10,795 | 2.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 8 | 19,359 | 4.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2017 | 4 | 10,383 | 4.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2016 | 5 | 12,248 | 4.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2015 | 5 | 12,024 | 4.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2014 | 5 | 12,116 | 4.6 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2013 | 5 | 12,235 | 4.7 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2012 | 8 | 12,585 | 4.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2011 | 7 | 12,151 | 4.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2010 | 6 | 13,369 | 5.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2009 | 5 | 11,446 | 5.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2008 | 7 | 13,296 | 5.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2007 | 6 | 13,154 | 5.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 5 | 9,197 | 5.4 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 6 | 19,120 | 3.6 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 5 | 17,307 | 4.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2003 | 5 | 32,992 | 3.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 5 | 18,884 | 3.7 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (20)
| Sept. 9, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 4,007 | 2.0 in. |
| July 22, 2025 | Brook trout | 2,009 | 3.4 in. |
| June 3, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 5,135 | 3.7 in. |
| May 21, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,050 | 10.5 in. |
| Sept. 8, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 3,510 | 1.6 in. |
| July 16, 2024 | Brook trout | 2,069 | 2.9 in. |
| July 16, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 5,076 | 4.6 in. |
| May 21, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.2 in. |
| Sept. 12, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 4,190 | 1.9 in. |
| June 14, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 5,026 | 4.5 in. |
| June 14, 2023 | Brook trout | 2,005 | 2.5 in. |
| June 1, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,013 | 12.2 in. |
| Sept. 13, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 4,050 | 2.2 in. |
| June 30, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 5,028 | 4.7 in. |
| June 30, 2022 | Brook trout | 2,002 | 2.9 in. |
| May 26, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,012 | 11.7 in. |
| Sept. 7, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 4,158 | 2.1 in. |
| June 24, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 5,080 | 4.2 in. |
| June 24, 2021 | Brook trout | 2,030 | 2.6 in. |
| May 24, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 333 | 10.8 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Yankee Meadow 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
- Picnic tables, Restrooms
- Boating
- Boat ramp, Hand launch
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Yankee Meadow Reservoir questions
When is Yankee Meadow Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Yankee Meadow Reservoir was stocked in late May (4 of the last 5 years), mid to late June (3 of the last 5 years) and early September (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 15, 2026.
What fish are in Yankee Meadow Reservoir?
DWR lists brook trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and brook trout.
What are the fishing limits at Yankee Meadow 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.