East Fork Sevier River (Garfield County) fishing
East Fork Sevier River was last stocked on May 6, 2026 with 8,098 brown trout (3.3 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Garfield County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 110,589 fish here, the 3rd most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County.
East Fork Sevier River stocking report, last 12 months
| May 6, 2026 | Brown trout | 5,052 | 3.3 in. |
| May 6, 2026 | Brown trout | 3,046 | 3.3 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 East Fork Sevier River stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 6 records, first on April 23, last on Sept. 18.
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.
East Fork Sevier River stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 14, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 107 stockings here in 25 different years, 502,106 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 55% (60,685 fish) and brown trout 45% (49,904 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: September (37% of records) and June (22% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.6 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.6 to 4.2 in.). The yearly average was 3.1 in. in 2021 and 2.2 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 110,589, the 3rd most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County and 56th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: East Fork Sevier River (Black Canyon), 0.4 mi away.
- Other water with this name: East Fork Sevier River in Piute County, 13.7 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids VIAA510-05 and VIAA510-02).
- Other water with this name: East Fork Sevier River (Black Canyon) in Garfield County, 0.4 mi away.
- Other water with this name: East Fork Sevier River (Kingston Canyon) in Piute County, 11 mi away.
- Other water with this name: East Fork Sevier River (Upper) in Kane County, 42.6 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
East Fork Sevier River stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 8,098 | 3.3 in. | Brown trout |
| 2025 | 6 | 30,206 | 2.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2024 | 4 | 16,359 | 2.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2023 | 4 | 18,328 | 2.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2022 | 4 | 18,450 | 2.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2021 | 4 | 19,148 | 3.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2020 | 5 | 30,150 | 2.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2019 | 5 | 25,904 | 2.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 5 | 24,167 | 2.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2017 | 4 | 19,582 | 2.6 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2016 | 4 | 18,221 | 3.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2015 | 4 | 18,569 | 2.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2014 | 4 | 18,389 | 2.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2013 | 4 | 18,514 | 3.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2012 | 4 | 19,271 | 2.7 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2011 | 4 | 18,162 | 2.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2010 | 4 | 29,347 | 2.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2009 | 5 | 27,457 | 3.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2008 | 4 | 15,500 | 3.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2007 | 4 | 16,168 | 2.7 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 5,025 | 5.2 in. | Brown trout |
| 2005 | 4 | 19,963 | 3.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2004 | 4 | 14,090 | 3.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2003 | 8 | 27,907 | 4.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 5 | 25,131 | 2.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (22)
| Sept. 18, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 5,100 | 2.1 in. |
| Sept. 18, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 5,100 | 2.1 in. |
| Sept. 4, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 6,003 | 1.9 in. |
| Sept. 4, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 6,003 | 1.9 in. |
| April 23, 2025 | Brown trout | 3,000 | 2.8 in. |
| April 23, 2025 | Brown trout | 5,000 | 3.0 in. |
| Sept. 18, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 4,029 | 1.6 in. |
| Sept. 18, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 4,030 | 1.6 in. |
| May 1, 2024 | Brown trout | 5,146 | 3.2 in. |
| May 1, 2024 | Brown trout | 3,154 | 3.2 in. |
| Sept. 14, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 5,076 | 2.0 in. |
| Sept. 14, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 5,076 | 2.0 in. |
| April 17, 2023 | Brown trout | 5,110 | 2.6 in. |
| April 17, 2023 | Brown trout | 3,066 | 2.6 in. |
| Sept. 13, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 5,085 | 2.0 in. |
| Sept. 13, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 5,085 | 2.0 in. |
| May 19, 2022 | Brown trout | 3,271 | 4.0 in. |
| May 19, 2022 | Brown trout | 5,009 | 4.0 in. |
| Sept. 3, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 5,049 | 2.1 in. |
| Sept. 3, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 5,049 | 2.1 in. |
| May 11, 2021 | Brown trout | 3,620 | 4.2 in. |
| May 11, 2021 | Brown trout | 5,430 | 4.2 in. |
Fishing rules
Sections: (a) Feeder canal from the diversion near Antimony down the channel to Otter Creek Reservoir; (b) BLM boundary (about four miles south of Antimony) upstream to the Deer Creek confluence.
- (a) Feeder canal: closed Jan. 1 until 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July.
- (b) BLM boundary to Deer Creek: artificial flies and lures only.
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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East Fork Sevier River questions
When is East Fork Sevier River stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show East Fork Sevier River was stocked in early to mid May (3 of the last 5 years) and mid September (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated May 6, 2026.
What fish are in East Fork Sevier River?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked brown trout and cutthroat trout.
Are there special fishing rules at East Fork Sevier River?
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. 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.