Minersville Reservoir fishing

Minersville Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Wiper, Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Tiger Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass and Utah Chub. It is stocked about 5.2 times a year since 2016, most often in June and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Wiper, and Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

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Last stocked
October 13, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
59
Since 2016
Species stocked
6 (+2 also recorded)
Average size
7.5 in
Surface acres
401
Elevation
5,500 ft

Fish at Minersville Reservoir

6 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Around the dates Minersville Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 52.7°F in October, 73.1°F in June, 67.3°F in September, 48.5°F in April. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 42 plants · last October 6, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked October 6, 2026 · avg 9.3 in · 42 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Wiper Stocked · 8 plants · last July 23, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked July 23, 2025 · avg 2.1 in · 8 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Wiper species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last April 18, 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 18, 2024 · avg 2.9 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last September 19, 2017

Last stocked September 19, 2017 · avg 3 in · 2 plants

Cutthroat Trout species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last September 24, 2020 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked September 24, 2020 · avg 3.2 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Tiger Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last April 15, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 15, 2024 · avg 2.2 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Tiger Trout species guide

It is known for its trophy-sized trout. Special fishing rules apply at Minersville Lake, which were established to maintain a quality fishery. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(visitbeavercountyut.com, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Minersville Reservoir is stocked

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Fish stocked in 2016

69,758

Fish stocked in 2017

75,285

Fish stocked in 2018

15,031

Fish stocked in 2019

27,325

Fish stocked in 2020

44,653

Fish stocked in 2021

34,517

Fish stocked in 2022

18,503

Fish stocked in 2023

49,508

Fish stocked in 2024

63,532

Fish stocked in 2025

36,288

Fish stocked in 2026

11,600

Stocking history

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 13, 2026Rainbow Trout3,0507.56 inreport
October 13, 2026Rainbow Trout21,6607.56 inreport
October 6, 2026Rainbow Trout5,8007.52 inreport
October 6, 2026Rainbow Trout5,8007.52 inreport
September 22, 2025Rainbow Trout16,36810.09 inreport
September 22, 2025Rainbow Trout16,44010.09 inreport
July 23, 2025Wiper3,4802.27 inreport
November 20, 2024Rainbow Trout13,1094.69 inreport
November 20, 2024Rainbow Trout6,9724.89 inreport
September 23, 2024Rainbow Trout15,18010.08 inreport
July 17, 2024Wiper3,5102.04 inreport
April 18, 2024Brown Trout20,3012.59 inreport
April 15, 2024Tiger Trout4,4602.19 inreport
November 21, 2023Rainbow Trout2,1277.03 inreport
November 21, 2023Rainbow Trout9,0184.1 inreport
October 11, 2023Rainbow Trout3,60010.24 inreport
September 25, 2023Rainbow Trout3,79210.09 inreport
September 25, 2023Rainbow Trout15,25210.09 inreport
September 25, 2023Rainbow Trout6,96010.09 inreport
August 2, 2023Wiper3,7502.55 inreport
April 5, 2023Rainbow Trout1,25811.74 inreport
April 5, 2023Rainbow Trout1,25111.52 inreport
April 5, 2023Rainbow Trout1,25011.98 inreport
April 5, 2023Rainbow Trout1,25011.98 inreport
November 2, 2022Rainbow Trout3,71510.34 inreport
November 2, 2022Rainbow Trout3,33510.34 inreport
October 17, 2022Rainbow Trout7,9536.99 inreport
July 27, 2022Wiper3,5001.86 inreport
October 20, 2021Rainbow Trout15,95910 inreport
October 20, 2021Rainbow Trout14,1129.92 inreport
August 12, 2021Wiper4,4462.16 inreport
October 5, 2020Rainbow Trout11,88010.28 inreport
October 5, 2020Rainbow Trout14,60510.13 inreport
October 5, 2020Rainbow Trout3,69210.13 inreport
September 24, 2020Largemouth Bass1,0013.19 inreport
August 13, 2020Wiper3,3452.24 inreport
April 7, 2020Brown Trout10,1302.96 inreport
October 9, 2019Rainbow Trout14,28010.31 inreport
October 9, 2019Rainbow Trout3,04510.31 inreport
April 26, 2019Brown Trout10,0003.2 inreport
October 11, 2018Rainbow Trout1,56110.14 inreport
October 11, 2018Rainbow Trout13,47010.14 inreport
October 25, 2017Rainbow Trout15,8949.75 inreport
September 19, 2017Cutthroat Trout27,0002.98 inreport
July 12, 2017Wiper2,9972.05 inreport
June 27, 2017Rainbow Trout7,1994.76 inreport
June 27, 2017Rainbow Trout7,1994.76 inreport
June 1, 2017Rainbow Trout14,9968.92 inreport
October 11, 2016Rainbow Trout15,4829.93 inreport
September 14, 2016Cutthroat Trout26,0003.06 inreport
July 5, 2016Wiper12,5291.54 inreport
June 1, 2016Rainbow Trout1,9899.85 inreport
June 1, 2016Rainbow Trout1,8249.85 inreport
June 1, 2016Rainbow Trout1,9899.85 inreport
June 1, 2016Rainbow Trout1,9899.85 inreport
June 1, 2016Rainbow Trout1,9899.85 inreport
June 1, 2016Rainbow Trout1,9899.85 inreport
June 1, 2016Rainbow Trout1,9899.85 inreport
June 1, 2016Rainbow Trout1,9899.85 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Minersville
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Float tube friendly
Yes
Facilities
camping, restrooms

Minersville Lake is about 15 miles west of Beaver on SR-21. Beaver County's park on the southeast shore has a paved boat ramp, campground, pedal boat rentals and a playground. Gravel roads reach both shores, and the East Shore and Adamsville accesses suit float tubes.

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

Nearest lakes

Piute Reservoir 33.2 mi last stocked May 24, 2026 Panguitch Lake 37.1 mi last stocked August 11, 2026 Otter Creek Reservoir 43.2 mi last stocked April 14, 2026 Manning Meadow Reservoir 43.7 mi last stocked September 14, 2026 Navajo Lake 49.1 mi last stocked September 10, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Minersville Reservoir?

Fishing Minersville Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 42 of 57 plants on record, ahead of Wiper and 4 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 6, 2026, averaging 9.3 in. Wiper was last stocked July 23, 2025, averaging 2.1 in. Brown Trout was last stocked April 18, 2024, averaging 2.9 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked September 19, 2017, averaging 3 in. 2 more species are on the stocking report. Smallmouth Bass and Utah Chub are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Minersville Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked October 13, 2026. It is stocked about 5.2 times a year since 2016, most often in June and October.

How big are the fish stocked at Minersville Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 7.5 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.3 in. Wiper average 2.1 in. Brown Trout average 2.9 in. Cutthroat Trout average 3 in.

How do you get on Minersville Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Minersville. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Minersville Lake is about 15 miles west of Beaver on SR-21. Beaver County's park on the southeast shore has a paved boat ramp, campground, pedal boat rentals and a playground. Gravel roads reach both shores, and the East Shore and Adamsville accesses suit float tubes.

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