Piute Reservoir fishing

Piute Reservoir fishing is stocked with Wiper, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Crappie, Tiger Trout, and 5 more on a reservoir. Also recorded: Utah Sucker and Common Carp. It is stocked about 5.5 times a year since 2016, most often in May and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Wiper, Rainbow Trout, and Tiger Trout, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Bluegill.

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Last stocked
May 24, 2026
· White Bass
Plants on record
61
Since 2016
Species stocked
11 (+2 also recorded)
Average size
6.8 in

Fish at Piute Reservoir

11 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Around the dates Piute Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 56.5°F in May, 76.5°F in July, 73.7°F in August, 51.3°F in October. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 33 plants · last January 15, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 15, 2025 · avg 6.6 in · 33 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Crappie Stocked · 7 plants · last November 21, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked November 21, 2024 · avg 5.8 in · 7 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Crappie species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 4 plants · last September 17, 2025 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked September 17, 2025 · avg 2.3 in · 4 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last May 1, 2018 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 1, 2018 · avg 17.2 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
White Bass Stocked · 3 plants · last May 24, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked May 24, 2026 · avg 8.2 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

White Bass species guide
Wiper Stocked · 3 plants · last July 19, 2017 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked July 19, 2017 · avg 2.3 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Wiper species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 2 plants · last October 3, 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked October 3, 2024 · avg 6.1 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide
Smallmouth Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last May 30, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 30, 2024 · avg 11.6 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Smallmouth Bass species guide
Tiger Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last August 15, 2023 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked August 15, 2023 · avg 6.1 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Tiger Trout species guide
Chub Stocked · 1 plant · last May 11, 2025

Last stocked May 11, 2025 · avg 7.9 in · 1 plant

Mixed Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last May 11, 2025

Last stocked May 11, 2025 · avg 10 in · 1 plant

How Piute Reservoir is stocked

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Manning Meadow Reservoir (18.7 mi), Koosharem Reservoir (31.7 mi), Minersville Reservoir (33.2 mi), and Fish Lake (34.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Koosharem Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, and Brown Trout, Minersville Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Wiper, Brown Trout, and Tiger Trout, and Fish Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Tiger Trout.

Fish stocked in 2016

210,770

Fish stocked in 2017

140,710

Fish stocked in 2018

1,306

Fish stocked in 2019

118,328

Fish stocked in 2020

92,040

Fish stocked in 2021

219

Fish stocked in 2022

1,040

Fish stocked in 2023

150,933

Fish stocked in 2024

146,837

Fish stocked in 2025

28,075

Fish stocked in 2026

327

Stocking history

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 24, 2026White Bass1398.14 inreport
May 17, 2026White Bass1889.75 inreport
September 17, 2025Channel Catfish27,5002.51 inreport
May 11, 2025Mixed Trout3510 inreport
May 11, 2025Chub327.85 inreport
January 15, 2025Rainbow Trout50815.83 inreport
November 21, 2024Crappie2,3156.64 inreport
November 21, 2024White Bass526.64 inreport
October 20, 2024Crappie4176.16 inreport
October 3, 2024Bluegill40,0013.38 inreport
May 30, 2024Smallmouth Bass10911.56 inreport
May 29, 2024Smallmouth Bass13511.56 inreport
May 19, 2024Crappie1,1048.22 inreport
May 19, 2024Bluegill558.77 inreport
May 15, 2024Crappie39,9602.75 inreport
April 23, 2024Rainbow Trout45,1032.16 inreport
March 14, 2024Rainbow Trout2,0019.21 inreport
March 14, 2024Rainbow Trout2,0019.29 inreport
March 1, 2024Rainbow Trout13,5843.49 inreport
November 6, 2023Crappie5,2044.4 inreport
September 29, 2023Channel Catfish18,0502.89 inreport
September 13, 2023Rainbow Trout30,4044.18 inreport
September 12, 2023Rainbow Trout30,5414.18 inreport
August 31, 2023Rainbow Trout19,5484.86 inreport
August 30, 2023Rainbow Trout19,5484.86 inreport
August 17, 2023Rainbow Trout1,44310.86 inreport
August 15, 2023Tiger Trout1958.89 inreport
August 15, 2023Rainbow Trout13,4734.29 inreport
August 15, 2023Tiger Trout9,2993.37 inreport
August 14, 2023Rainbow Trout1,57010.86 inreport
August 14, 2023Rainbow Trout1,65810.86 inreport
March 27, 2022Crappie1,0405.46 inreport
March 21, 2021Crappie2197.06 inreport
July 21, 2020Rainbow Trout21,3533.75 inreport
July 20, 2020Rainbow Trout20,7042.84 inreport
July 20, 2020Rainbow Trout9,8172.94 inreport
July 20, 2020Rainbow Trout20,1663.75 inreport
June 10, 2020Rainbow Trout20,0003.14 inreport
September 10, 2019Channel Catfish49,9993.26 inreport
June 26, 2019Rainbow Trout8,1803.36 inreport
June 26, 2019Rainbow Trout8,3113.36 inreport
June 26, 2019Rainbow Trout31,7714.21 inreport
June 20, 2019Rainbow Trout20,0673.19 inreport
May 1, 2018Brown Trout6217.22 inreport
May 1, 2018Brown Trout19617.22 inreport
May 1, 2018Rainbow Trout2536.81 inreport
May 1, 2018Rainbow Trout31614.68 inreport
May 1, 2018Brown Trout12317.22 inreport
May 1, 2018Rainbow Trout35614.68 inreport
October 24, 2017Rainbow Trout24,3437.24 inreport
October 24, 2017Rainbow Trout31,5847.16 inreport
October 24, 2017Rainbow Trout8,2947.28 inreport
October 24, 2017Rainbow Trout17,0677.28 inreport
July 19, 2017Wiper1,8703.42 inreport
July 12, 2017Wiper7,5482.05 inreport
February 8, 2017Rainbow Trout20,3007.01 inreport
February 8, 2017Rainbow Trout10,1507.01 inreport
February 7, 2017Rainbow Trout10,1507.01 inreport
February 7, 2017Rainbow Trout9,4047.01 inreport
July 6, 2016Channel Catfish187,5560.51 inreport
July 5, 2016Wiper23,2141.54 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Marysvale
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping, restrooms

Piute State Park sits on the reservoir's northwest shore with a primitive campground, a boat ramp, day-use shade shelters and pit toilets. Open 24 hours year round, 12 miles south of Marysvale off US-89, day-use fee $5 per vehicle. Most of the west shore is reachable on gravel roads off US-89.

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

About Piute Reservoir

Anglers should use extreme caution when launching boats due to low water levels, as the dock has been removed and the water level is off the ramp. (stateparks.utah.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)

According to Piute State Park, anglers enjoy trophy fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout at Piute Reservoir. (stateparks.utah.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Otter Creek Reservoir 10.7 mi last stocked April 14, 2026 Manning Meadow Reservoir 18.7 mi last stocked September 14, 2026 Koosharem Reservoir 31.7 mi last stocked October 1, 2026 Minersville Reservoir 33.2 mi last stocked October 6, 2026 Fish Lake 34.3 mi last stocked September 7, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Piute Reservoir?

Fishing Piute Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 33 of 61 plants on record, ahead of Crappie and 9 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked January 15, 2025, averaging 6.6 in. Crappie was last stocked November 21, 2024, averaging 5.8 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked September 17, 2025, averaging 2.3 in. Brown Trout was last stocked May 1, 2018, averaging 17.2 in. 7 more species are on the stocking report. Utah Sucker and Common Carp are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Piute Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked May 24, 2026. It is stocked about 5.5 times a year since 2016, most often in May and July.

How big are the fish stocked at Piute Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 6.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 6.6 in. Crappie average 5.8 in. Channel Catfish average 2.3 in. Brown Trout average 17.2 in.

How do you get on Piute Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Marysvale. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Piute State Park sits on the reservoir's northwest shore with a primitive campground, a boat ramp, day-use shade shelters and pit toilets. Open 24 hours year round, 12 miles south of Marysvale off US-89, day-use fee $5 per vehicle. Most of the west shore is reachable on gravel roads off US-89.

Which lakes near Piute Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Manning Meadow Reservoir (18.7 mi), Koosharem Reservoir (31.7 mi), Minersville Reservoir (33.2 mi), and Fish Lake (34.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Koosharem Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, and Brown Trout, Minersville Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Wiper, Brown Trout, and Tiger Trout, and Fish Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Tiger Trout.

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