Red Fleet Reservoir Fish Stocking
UINTAH County, Utah · 1980–2026 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Red Fleet Reservoir was last stocked July 15, 2026 with Walleye. Red Fleet Reservoir has 235 stocking records on file, spanning 1980–2026, with about 6,488,775 fish stocked over that period.
When Red Fleet Reservoir is stocked
Red Fleet Reservoir is typically stocked year-round, most often in November — 67 stocking events in that peak month.
By species
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Red Fleet Reservoir
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in UINTAH County, Utah.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Red Fleet Reservoir, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Red Fleet Reservoir was last stocked July 15, 2026, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid Utah freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Utah license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Utah fish & wildlife agency.Official Utah regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Red Fleet Reservoir:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Bass & Panfish Approach
Target visible structure such as docks, weed lines, and fallen trees. Small 1/32 to 1/16 oz jig heads with soft plastic grubs or live worms under a float work well for crappie and bluegill; soft plastic worms or spinnerbaits work well for bass.
Walleye Profile Tips
Highly regarded as table fare; typically targeted with jigs, live bait rigs, or trolled crankbaits, often after dark.
Rainbow Trout Profile Tips
The most commonly targeted stocked trout in the country, taken on bait, spinners, and flies alike; a common first fish for new anglers.
Recommended Tackle for Red Fleet Reservoir
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
Gary Yamamoto 5-inch Custom Senko Stickbaits
The heavy salt-impregnated plastic produces a unique horizontal shimmy on the fall around weed beds, docks, and submerged timber.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Red Fleet Reservoir, freshest activity first.
Green River
1 miDAGGETT County · 6 species · 437 records
Last stocked July 2026
Little Brush Creek
13 miUINTAH County · 1 species · 95 records
Last stocked June 2026
Cart Creek
18 miDAGGETT County · 1 species · 127 records
Last stocked June 2026
East Park Reservoir
15 miUINTAH County · 4 species · 191 records
Last stocked June 2026
Brush Creek
0 miUINTAH County · 2 species · 21 records
Last stocked June 2026
Steinaker Reservoir
7 miUINTAH County · 6 species · 352 records
Last stocked May 2026
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | Walleye | 10,001 | 4.58" | Utah DWR |
| June 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 4,503 | 3.2" | Utah DWR |
| December 17, 2025 | Walleye | 321 | 9.33" | Utah DWR |
| October 20, 2025 | Tiger Trout | 1,001 | 5.9" | Utah DWR |
| July 30, 2025 | Wiper | 743 | 2.57" | Utah DWR |
| July 30, 2025 | Wiper | 748 | 1.99" | Utah DWR |
| June 23, 2025 | Walleye | 33,020 | 2.97" | Utah DWR |
| June 18, 2025 | Walleye | 16,587 | 2.87" | Utah DWR |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2025 | Walleye | 16,690 | 2.99" | Utah DWR |
| May 7, 2025 | CRAPPIE WHITE | 12,996 | 3.26" | Utah DWR |
| March 23, 2025 | Brown Trout | 0 | 2.12" | Utah DWR |
| March 23, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 8,330 | 2.73" | Utah DWR |
| November 6, 2024 | Tiger Trout | 2,874 | 6.11" | Utah DWR |
| July 18, 2024 | Wiper | 743 | 2.04" | Utah DWR |
| June 10, 2024 | Walleye | 849 | 1.94" | Utah DWR |
| June 10, 2024 | Walleye | 14,289 | 2.25" | Utah DWR |
| May 30, 2024 | Walleye | 18,483 | 2.07" | Utah DWR |
| May 30, 2024 | Walleye | 31,816 | 2.07" | Utah DWR |
| May 16, 2024 | Black Crappie | 15,000 | 2.75" | Utah DWR |
| April 19, 2024 | Walleye | 70,000 | 0.41" | Utah DWR |
| April 11, 2024 | Walleye | 23,000 | 0.41" | Utah DWR |
| April 11, 2024 | Walleye | 28,500 | 0.41" | Utah DWR |
| April 11, 2024 | Walleye | 32,500 | 0.41" | Utah DWR |
| April 11, 2024 | Walleye | 26,500 | 0.41" | Utah DWR |
| November 23, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 15,198 | 3.12" | Utah DWR |
| October 30, 2023 | Tiger Trout | 1,233 | 5.17" | Utah DWR |
| October 21, 2023 | Tiger Trout | 364 | 5.44" | Utah DWR |
| September 26, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 20,283 | 4.03" | Utah DWR |
| July 20, 2023 | Walleye | 1,420 | 3.48" | Utah DWR |
| May 4, 2023 | Black Crappie | 14,910 | 3.04" | Utah DWR |
| November 7, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 5,795 | 5.9" | Utah DWR |
| October 26, 2022 | Flannelmouth Sucker | 67 | 20.05" | Utah DWR |
| October 18, 2022 | Tiger Trout | 1,599 | 5.9" | Utah DWR |
| October 5, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 25,200 | 3.26" | Utah DWR |
| October 4, 2022 | Brook Trout | 38,720 | 3.15" | Utah DWR |
| August 1, 2022 | Wiper | 702 | 7.27" | Utah DWR |
| June 23, 2022 | Walleye | 13,664 | 2.28" | Utah DWR |
| May 16, 2022 | Tiger Trout | 1,495 | 2.73" | Utah DWR |
| May 5, 2022 | Black Crappie | 15,004 | 2.63" | Utah DWR |
| November 17, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 14,088 | 3.58" | Utah DWR |
| October 6, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 12,540 | 2.85" | Utah DWR |
| October 6, 2021 | Tiger Trout | 1,004 | 5.07" | Utah DWR |
| September 8, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 33,674 | 2.56" | Utah DWR |
| August 24, 2021 | Wiper | 345 | 9.89" | Utah DWR |
| August 12, 2021 | Wiper | 500 | 2.19" | Utah DWR |
| July 19, 2021 | Walleye | 6,902 | 3.04" | Utah DWR |
| July 19, 2021 | Walleye | 7,095 | 3.15" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 2021 | Walleye | 14,583 | 2.22" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 2021 | Walleye | 6,631 | 3.11" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 2021 | Walleye | 7,162 | 3.07" | Utah DWR |
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Frequently asked
When was Red Fleet Reservoir last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Red Fleet Reservoir was last stocked July 15, 2026 with Walleye.
What fish species are stocked in Red Fleet Reservoir?
Red Fleet Reservoir is stocked with Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, Wiper, CRAPPIE WHITE, Brown Trout, Black Crappie, Flannelmouth Sucker, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Fathead Minnow, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Red Fleet Reservoir stocked?
Red Fleet Reservoir is typically stocked year-round, most often in November.
How often is Red Fleet Reservoir stocked?
Red Fleet Reservoir has been stocked about 5 times a year — 235 recorded stockings between 1980 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Red Fleet Reservoir?
About 6,488,775 fish have been stocked in Red Fleet Reservoir across 235 recorded events since 1980, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Red Fleet Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Red Fleet Reservoir average about 5.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Red Fleet Reservoir?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Utah freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Utah fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Red Fleet Reservoir?
Freshly stocked trout in Red Fleet Reservoir typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.