Manning Meadow Reservoir fishing

Manning Meadow Reservoir fishing is stocked with Cutthroat Trout on a reservoir. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2016, most often in September.

Manning Meadow Reservoir
Photo: Intermountain Forest Service, USDA Region 4 Photography, Public domain
Last stocked
September 14, 2026
· Cutthroat Trout
Plants on record
12
Since 2016
Species recorded
1
Average size
1.9 in
Elevation
9,757 ft

Fish at Manning Meadow Reservoir

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last September 14, 2026

Last stocked September 14, 2026 · avg 1.9 in · 12 plants

Cutthroat Trout species guide

Manning Meadows offers a great fishing opportunity and is located in a scenic meadow at an elevation of 9,800 feet, with typical seasons of use from June to October. (fs.usda.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Manning Meadow Reservoir is stocked

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Koosharem Reservoir (14.5 mi) and Minersville Reservoir (43.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Koosharem Reservoir is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Minersville Reservoir is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.

Fish stocked in 2016

15,411

Fish stocked in 2017

15,520

Fish stocked in 2018

16,190

Fish stocked in 2019

19,622

Fish stocked in 2020

16,929

Fish stocked in 2021

17,820

Fish stocked in 2022

15,108

Fish stocked in 2023

15,084

Fish stocked in 2024

14,040

Fish stocked in 2025

15,000

Fish stocked in 2026

15,003

Stocking history

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 14, 2026Cutthroat Trout15,0032.24 inreport
September 17, 2025Cutthroat Trout15,0002.12 inreport
September 16, 2024Cutthroat Trout14,0401.64 inreport
September 12, 2023Cutthroat Trout15,0841.9 inreport
September 7, 2022Cutthroat Trout15,1081.96 inreport
September 2, 2021Cutthroat Trout17,8202.13 inreport
September 14, 2020Cutthroat Trout16,9292.13 inreport
September 10, 2019Cutthroat Trout13,7601.49 inreport
September 10, 2019Cutthroat Trout5,8621.43 inreport
September 12, 2018Cutthroat Trout16,1902.07 inreport
September 10, 2017Cutthroat Trout15,5201.81 inreport
September 13, 2016Cutthroat Trout15,4111.83 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Koosharem
Shore access
Yes
Float tube friendly
Yes
Facilities
camping, restrooms

Manning Meadows sits at 9,800 feet about 18.7 miles from Koosharem or 19.6 miles from Monroe, with first come, first served dispersed camping near the dam. There is a vault restroom, information sign and picnic tables. Campers must stay 200 feet from the water, 16 day stay limit.

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

About Manning Meadow Reservoir

Nearest lakes

Public land at Manning Meadow Reservoir

Manning Meadow Reservoir is inside Fishlake National Forest.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Manning Meadow Reservoir?

Fishing Manning Meadow Reservoir usually means Cutthroat Trout. All 12 plants on record are Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked September 14, 2026, averaging 1.9 in.

When is Manning Meadow Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked September 14, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2016, most often in September.

How big are the fish stocked at Manning Meadow Reservoir?

Cutthroat Trout stocked at Manning Meadow Reservoir average 1.9 in.

How do you get on Manning Meadow Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Koosharem. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Manning Meadows sits at 9,800 feet about 18.7 miles from Koosharem or 19.6 miles from Monroe, with first come, first served dispersed camping near the dam. There is a vault restroom, information sign and picnic tables. Campers must stay 200 feet from the water, 16 day stay limit.

Which lakes near Manning Meadow Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Koosharem Reservoir (14.5 mi) and Minersville Reservoir (43.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Koosharem Reservoir is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Minersville Reservoir is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.

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