Merchant Valley Reservoir Fish Stocking
BEAVER County, Utah · 1998–2026 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Merchant Valley Reservoir was last stocked June 17, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Merchant Valley Reservoir has 93 stocking records on file, spanning 1998–2026, with about 35,317 fish stocked over that period.
When Merchant Valley Reservoir is stocked
Merchant Valley Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 37 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 252 | 9.59" | Utah DWR |
| May 4, 2026 | Brown Trout | 223 | 3.28" | Utah DWR |
| May 4, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9.95" | Utah DWR |
| July 17, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 252 | 9.73" | Utah DWR |
| June 4, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9.9" | Utah DWR |
| June 4, 2025 | Brown Trout | 350 | 4.22" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 9.83" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 2024 | Brown Trout | 206 | 5.2" | Utah DWR |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 253 | 10.61" | Utah DWR |
| June 8, 2023 | Brown Trout | 250 | 3.75" | Utah DWR |
| June 8, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 252 | 9.94" | Utah DWR |
| July 5, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 275 | 10.52" | Utah DWR |
| May 19, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 262 | 10.84" | Utah DWR |
| May 19, 2022 | Brown Trout | 207 | 3.99" | Utah DWR |
| July 13, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 288 | 10.09" | Utah DWR |
| May 12, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 12.2" | Utah DWR |
| May 12, 2021 | Brown Trout | 290 | 4.17" | Utah DWR |
| July 23, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 507 | 10.49" | Utah DWR |
| May 19, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 505 | 10.5" | Utah DWR |
| May 19, 2020 | Brown Trout | 250 | 3.75" | Utah DWR |
| July 31, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.58" | Utah DWR |
| June 19, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 517 | 10.02" | Utah DWR |
| June 28, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 515 | 10.67" | Utah DWR |
| May 21, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 10.22" | Utah DWR |
| July 19, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 503 | 9.63" | Utah DWR |
| June 27, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 9.96" | Utah DWR |
| July 13, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 10.32" | Utah DWR |
| June 22, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 9.91" | Utah DWR |
| July 13, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 507 | 9.53" | Utah DWR |
| June 22, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 9.43" | Utah DWR |
| August 4, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 239 | 9.35" | Utah DWR |
| July 14, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 277 | 8.9" | Utah DWR |
| June 17, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.71" | Utah DWR |
| July 22, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 348 | 9.46" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 315 | 9.31" | Utah DWR |
| June 3, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 336 | 8.38" | Utah DWR |
| July 17, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 309 | 10.7" | Utah DWR |
| June 21, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 10.57" | Utah DWR |
| June 6, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.22" | Utah DWR |
| July 18, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 11.28" | Utah DWR |
| June 16, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 508 | 10.22" | Utah DWR |
| July 19, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 586 | 9.27" | Utah DWR |
| June 21, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 446 | 8.78" | Utah DWR |
| June 4, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 445 | 9.72" | Utah DWR |
| May 29, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 10" | Utah DWR |
| July 13, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 435 | 10.95" | Utah DWR |
| June 23, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 437 | 10.37" | Utah DWR |
| June 4, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 397 | 10.6" | Utah DWR |
| May 29, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 10" | Utah DWR |
| July 22, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 398 | 9.74" | Utah DWR |
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Frequently asked
When was Merchant Valley Reservoir last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Merchant Valley Reservoir was last stocked June 17, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Merchant Valley Reservoir?
Merchant Valley Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Merchant Valley Reservoir stocked?
Merchant Valley Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Merchant Valley Reservoir stocked?
Merchant Valley Reservoir has been stocked about 3 times a year — 93 recorded stockings between 1998 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Merchant Valley Reservoir?
About 35,317 fish have been stocked in Merchant Valley Reservoir across 93 recorded events since 1998, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Merchant Valley Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Merchant Valley Reservoir average about 9.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.