Big Elk Reservoir Fish Stocking
SUMMIT County, Utah · 1980–2025 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Big Elk Reservoir was last stocked July 2, 2025 with Tiger Trout. Big Elk Reservoir has 24 stocking records on file, spanning 1980–2025, with about 120,512 fish stocked over that period.
When Big Elk Reservoir is stocked
Big Elk Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in September — 8 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Tiger Trout | 650 | 3.8" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 2024 | Tiger Trout | 650 | 2.78" | Utah DWR |
| July 14, 2023 | Tiger Trout | 649 | 2.83" | Utah DWR |
| June 28, 2022 | Tiger Trout | 662 | 2.65" | Utah DWR |
| July 9, 2019 | Tiger Trout | 203 | 2.65" | Utah DWR |
| June 29, 2016 | Tiger Trout | 2,002 | 3.55" | Utah DWR |
| August 1, 2011 | Tiger Trout | 4,430 | 2.94" | Utah DWR |
| September 15, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 0 | 2" | Utah DWR |
Show 16 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,392 | 1.55" | Utah DWR |
| September 15, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 0 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| September 15, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,400 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| October 9, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,422 | 1.44" | Utah DWR |
| September 30, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,400 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| September 30, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,400 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| October 8, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,416 | 2.44" | Utah DWR |
| September 10, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,395 | 2.38" | Utah DWR |
| August 24, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,431 | 1.9" | Utah DWR |
| July 9, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,413 | 1.93" | Utah DWR |
| July 31, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,415 | 1.67" | Utah DWR |
| July 18, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,326 | 0" | Utah DWR |
| August 14, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,459 | — | Utah DWR |
| September 13, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,406 | — | Utah DWR |
| August 17, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,454 | — | Utah DWR |
| August 20, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,537 | — | Utah DWR |
Frequently asked
When was Big Elk Reservoir last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Big Elk Reservoir was last stocked July 2, 2025 with Tiger Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Big Elk Reservoir?
Big Elk Reservoir is stocked with Tiger Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Big Elk Reservoir stocked?
Big Elk Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in September.
How often is Big Elk Reservoir stocked?
Big Elk Reservoir is stocked intermittently — 24 recorded stockings between 1980 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Big Elk Reservoir?
About 120,512 fish have been stocked in Big Elk Reservoir across 24 recorded events since 1980, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Big Elk Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Big Elk Reservoir average about 2.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.