Sevier River (Sevier County) fishing
Sevier River was last stocked on April 29, 2026 with 7,452 rainbow trout (3.1 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Sevier County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 263,934 fish here, the 2nd most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County.
Sevier River stocking report, last 12 months
| April 29, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 7,452 | 3.1 in. |
| April 16, 2026 | Brown trout | 15,563 | 2.8 in. |
| March 10, 2026 | Brown trout | 14,653 | 1.7 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 Sevier River stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 5 records, first on Feb. 3, last on June 3.
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.
Sevier River stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 4, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 64 stockings here in 24 different years, 592,494 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brown trout 64% (168,080 fish), rainbow trout 30% (78,189 fish) and cutthroat trout 7% (17,665 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (22% of records) and July (20% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.4 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.0 to 4.8 in.). The yearly average was 2.8 in. in 2021 and 1.8 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 263,934, the 2nd most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County and 22nd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Monroe Pond, 5.5 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Sevier River in Garfield County, 68 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids VIAA-12 and VIAA-17).
- Other water with this name: Sevier River (Marysvale Canyon) in Piute County, 6.9 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Sevier River stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 37,668 | 2.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2025 | 5 | 84,845 | 1.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 28,915 | 3.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 22,518 | 3.0 in. | Brown trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 4 | 55,463 | 2.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 4 | 34,525 | 2.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2020 | 3 | 18,010 | 4.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2019 | 1 | 15,776 | 3.8 in. | Brown trout |
| 2018 | 6 | 28,386 | 3.6 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2017 | 5 | 19,401 | 4.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Brook trout |
| 2016 | 5 | 24,424 | 4.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2015 | 6 | 34,416 | 4.2 in. | Channel catfish, Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2014 | 4 | 10,929 | 4.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 10,800 | 3.5 in. | Brown trout |
| 2012 | 2 | 14,087 | 3.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 10,070 | 4.5 in. | Brown trout |
| 2010 | 1 | 10,875 | 4.7 in. | Brown trout |
| 2009 | 1 | 10,027 | 3.9 in. | Brown trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 8,208 | 4.7 in. | Brown trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 11,432 | 5.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2006 | 1 | 10,002 | 4.9 in. | Brown trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 15,003 | 5.6 in. | Brown trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 10,047 | 3.6 in. | Brown trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 66,667 | 5.0 in. | Channel catfish |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (17)
| June 3, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 7,580 | 3.7 in. |
| April 16, 2025 | Brown trout | 15,416 | 2.7 in. |
| Feb. 3, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 16,128 | 1.6 in. |
| Feb. 3, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 15,709 | 1.5 in. |
| Feb. 3, 2025 | Brown trout | 30,012 | 1.0 in. |
| May 22, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 8,415 | 3.6 in. |
| May 22, 2024 | Brown trout | 20,500 | 3.8 in. |
| April 18, 2023 | Brown trout | 15,038 | 2.6 in. |
| April 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 7,480 | 3.8 in. |
| Sept. 20, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 6,705 | 2.2 in. |
| May 11, 2022 | Brown trout | 15,408 | 3.5 in. |
| March 10, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 7,500 | 3.4 in. |
| Feb. 8, 2022 | Brown trout | 25,850 | 1.4 in. |
| Aug. 16, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 10,960 | 1.7 in. |
| July 6, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,265 | 2.7 in. |
| April 12, 2021 | Brown trout | 15,640 | 2.7 in. |
| April 12, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 6,660 | 4.8 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Sevier River 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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Sevier River questions
When is Sevier River stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Sevier River was stocked in mid April (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated April 29, 2026.
What fish are in Sevier River?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, brown trout and cutthroat trout.
What are the fishing limits at Sevier River?
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.