Beaver River, Upper fishing
Beaver River, Upper is a river or stream in Beaver County, Utah. It has no stocking records in the Utah DWR public stocking report since 2002; DWR lists brown trout and rainbow trout as likely catches. The nearest water with a page is Little Reservoir, 0.4 mi away.
Latest fishing report
Ash and debris flows off the Cottonwood Fire burn area in summer 2026 probably killed all the fish in this river. The fishery should rebuild over several years as the watershed regrows.
The area is closed because flooding could make it unsafe.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Aug. 17, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Stocking records
The Utah DWR public stocking report has no records for Beaver River, Upper since 2002. Fish here come from natural reproduction or from stocking recorded under another water name.
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.
What DWR lists for Beaver River, Upper
- DWR Fish Utah lists brown trout and rainbow trout as likely catches.
- DWR has posted 41 fishing reports for this water in Fish Utah, the latest dated Aug. 17, 2026. Read them on DWR Fish Utah.
- It lies inside 4 Utah hunt units (listed beside the map).
- Not to be confused with Beaver River in Beaver County, 1.8 mi away.
- Not to be confused with Beaver River, Lower in Beaver County, 21.2 mi away.
From DWR Fish Utah and DWR stocking data. We do not copy DWR's report text.
Fishing rules
Sections: Minersville Reservoir upstream to the bridge at Greenville.
- Closed Jan. 1 until 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July.
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
- Drinking water, Fire rings, Picnic tables, Restrooms
- Camping
- Backpacking, RV camping
- Accessible
- Fishing piers, Limited wheelchair access
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Beaver River, Upper questions
Is Beaver River, Upper stocked?
The Utah DWR public stocking report has no records for Beaver River, Upper since 2002. DWR does not publish stocking schedules.
What fish are in Beaver River, Upper?
DWR lists brown trout and rainbow trout as likely catches.
Are there special fishing rules at Beaver River, Upper?
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.