Gunnison Bend Reservoir fishing

Gunnison Bend Reservoir fishing is stocked with Channel Catfish, Walleye, and Wiper on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, White Crappie, White Bass, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and 4 more. It is stocked about 3.2 times a year since 2016, most often in April and September. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and Black Bullhead, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and White Bass, and dawn and dusk for Wiper, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.

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Last stocked
April 2, 2026
· Walleye
Plants on record
35
Since 2016
Species stocked
3 (+10 also recorded)
Average size
1.3 in
Elevation
4,613 ft

Fish at Gunnison Bend Reservoir

3 stocked · 10 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 25 plants · last April 2, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked April 2, 2026 · avg 0.5 in · 25 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 9 plants · last September 26, 2023 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked September 26, 2023 · avg 3.4 in · 9 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Wiper Stocked · 1 plant · last September 16, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked September 16, 2025 · avg 2.4 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Wiper species guide

Gunnison Bend Reservoir is a shallow, 496-acre lake where fishing is one of the most popular activities. The reservoir is home to White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Bluegill, Carp, Bullhead, and Walleye. Thanks to a peninsula jutting into the lake and the shallow water depth, this reservoir is especially warm. (visitmillardcounty.com, accessed October 5, 2026)

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How Gunnison Bend Reservoir is stocked

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Yuba Reservoir (Sevier Bridge Reservoir) (31.6 mi), Palisade Reservoir (51.8 mi), Koosharem Reservoir (66.3 mi), and Manning Meadow Reservoir (66.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Yuba Reservoir (Sevier Bridge Reservoir) is also stocked with Walleye, Channel Catfish, and Wiper and Palisade Reservoir is also stocked with Wiper.

Fish stocked in 2016

9,995

Fish stocked in 2017

9,999

Fish stocked in 2018

228,544

Fish stocked in 2019

259,361

Fish stocked in 2020

10,001

Fish stocked in 2021

240,251

Fish stocked in 2022

24,098

Fish stocked in 2023

32,000

Fish stocked in 2024

233,507

Fish stocked in 2025

275,700

Fish stocked in 2026

179,500

Stocking history

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 2, 2026Walleye45,5000.19 inreport
April 2, 2026Walleye134,0000.19 inreport
September 16, 2025Wiper10,2002.4 inreport
April 15, 2025Walleye265,5000.69 inreport
June 11, 2024Walleye15,5071.96 inreport
April 25, 2024Walleye83,5000.41 inreport
April 9, 2024Walleye9,0000.41 inreport
April 9, 2024Walleye86,0000.41 inreport
April 9, 2024Walleye39,5000.41 inreport
September 26, 2023Channel Catfish10,0002.89 inreport
April 22, 2023Walleye22,0000.41 inreport
September 20, 2022Channel Catfish1,4923.12 inreport
September 13, 2022Channel Catfish11,6693.12 inreport
June 22, 2022Walleye10,9372.57 inreport
September 14, 2021Channel Catfish10,0013.97 inreport
May 6, 2021Walleye7,2000.41 inreport
May 3, 2021Walleye36,7500.41 inreport
April 22, 2021Walleye37,8000.41 inreport
April 8, 2021Walleye41,5000.41 inreport
April 8, 2021Walleye87,5000.41 inreport
April 8, 2021Walleye19,5000.41 inreport
September 8, 2020Channel Catfish10,0013.61 inreport
September 10, 2019Channel Catfish10,0003.26 inreport
April 11, 2019Walleye61,6700.32 inreport
April 11, 2019Walleye84,7500.32 inreport
April 11, 2019Walleye31,3410.32 inreport
April 11, 2019Walleye3,1000.32 inreport
April 5, 2019Walleye22,2000.32 inreport
April 5, 2019Walleye21,0000.32 inreport
April 5, 2019Walleye25,3000.32 inreport
August 21, 2018Channel Catfish10,0003.37 inreport
April 7, 2018Walleye68,7840.28 inreport
March 14, 2018Walleye149,7600.28 inreport
September 19, 2017Channel Catfish9,9993.89 inreport
September 13, 2016Channel Catfish9,9953.38 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Delta
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms, dock

The Millard County park on the west shore has the public boat ramp and dock, a hand launch, picnic tables, fire rings, a covered pavilion and restrooms. It is free, day use only, open 8 AM to dusk. Access is poorly signed: follow dirt roads off Gunnison Reservoir Road.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources before you go.

About Gunnison Bend Reservoir

According to visitmillardcounty.com, the reservoir is home to White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Bluegill, Carp, Bullhead, and Walleye, an angler’s dream. (visitmillardcounty.com, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

DMAD Reservoir 8.1 mi last stocked April 15, 2025 Yuba Reservoir (Sevier Bridge Reservoir) 31.6 mi last stocked June 10, 2026 Palisade Reservoir 51.8 mi last stocked June 9, 2026 Koosharem Reservoir 66.3 mi last stocked October 1, 2026 Manning Meadow Reservoir 66.5 mi last stocked September 14, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Gunnison Bend Reservoir?

Fishing Gunnison Bend Reservoir usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 25 of 35 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more. Walleye was last stocked April 2, 2026, averaging 0.5 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked September 26, 2023, averaging 3.4 in. Wiper was last stocked September 16, 2025, averaging 2.4 in. Largemouth Bass, White Crappie, White Bass, and Yellow Perch, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Gunnison Bend Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked April 2, 2026. It is stocked about 3.2 times a year since 2016, most often in April and September.

How big are the fish stocked at Gunnison Bend Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 1.3 in. Walleye average 0.5 in. Channel Catfish average 3.4 in. Wiper average 2.4 in.

How do you get on Gunnison Bend Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Delta. Facilities include restrooms and dock. The Millard County park on the west shore has the public boat ramp and dock, a hand launch, picnic tables, fire rings, a covered pavilion and restrooms. It is free, day use only, open 8 AM to dusk. Access is poorly signed: follow dirt roads off Gunnison Reservoir Road.

Which lakes near Gunnison Bend Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Yuba Reservoir (Sevier Bridge Reservoir) (31.6 mi), Palisade Reservoir (51.8 mi), Koosharem Reservoir (66.3 mi), and Manning Meadow Reservoir (66.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Yuba Reservoir (Sevier Bridge Reservoir) is also stocked with Walleye, Channel Catfish, and Wiper and Palisade Reservoir is also stocked with Wiper.

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