Red Fleet Reservoir fishing

Red Fleet Reservoir fishing is stocked with Walleye, Wiper, Minnow, Tiger Trout, Yellow Perch, Crappie, and 5 more on a reservoir. Also recorded: Bluegill, Mountain Whitefish, and Colorado River Cutthroat Trout. It is stocked about 9.8 times a year since 2016, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn and dusk for Wiper, Tiger Trout, and Rainbow Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout.

Red Fleet Reservoir
Photo: United States Bureau of Reclamation, Public domain
Last stocked
July 15, 2026
· Walleye
Plants on record
108
Since 2016
Species stocked
11 (+3 also recorded)
Average size
4.4 in
Surface acres
750

Fish at Red Fleet Reservoir

11 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Around the dates Red Fleet Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 56.8°F in May, 44.2°F in April, 78.3°F in July, 71.1°F in June. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 30 plants · last June 3, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 3, 2026 · avg 3.9 in · 30 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Walleye Stocked · 29 plants · last July 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked July 15, 2026 · avg 2 in · 29 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Tiger Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last October 20, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked October 20, 2025 · avg 4.8 in · 13 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Tiger Trout species guide
Crappie Stocked · 12 plants · last May 7, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked May 7, 2025 · avg 4.5 in · 12 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Crappie species guide
Wiper Stocked · 11 plants · last July 30, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked July 30, 2025 · avg 3.9 in · 11 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Wiper species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 6 plants · last August 22, 2018 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked August 22, 2018 · avg 16.5 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last October 4, 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked October 4, 2022 · avg 3.5 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 2 plants · last April 18, 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 18, 2017 · avg 6.3 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last March 23, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked March 23, 2025 · avg 2.1 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Flannelmouth Sucker Stocked · 1 plant · last October 26, 2022

Last stocked October 26, 2022 · avg 20.1 in · 1 plant

Minnow Stocked · 1 plant · last May 26, 2016

Last stocked May 26, 2016 · avg 1.8 in · 1 plant

How Red Fleet Reservoir is stocked

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Steinaker Reservoir (6.8 mi), Flaming Gorge Reservoir (24.1 mi), and Hoop Lake (42.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Steinaker Reservoir is also stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Tiger Trout, Flaming Gorge Reservoir is also stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Tiger Trout, and Hoop Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout.

Fish stocked in 2016

2,475,937

Fish stocked in 2017

379,877

Fish stocked in 2018

839,842

Fish stocked in 2019

40,997

Fish stocked in 2020

19,829

Fish stocked in 2021

228,921

Fish stocked in 2022

102,246

Fish stocked in 2023

53,408

Fish stocked in 2024

264,554

Fish stocked in 2025

90,436

Fish stocked in 2026

14,504

Stocking history

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 15, 2026Walleye10,0014.58 inreport
June 3, 2026Rainbow Trout4,5033.2 inreport
December 17, 2025Walleye3219.33 inreport
October 20, 2025Tiger Trout1,0015.9 inreport
July 30, 2025Wiper7432.57 inreport
July 30, 2025Wiper7481.99 inreport
June 23, 2025Walleye33,0202.97 inreport
June 18, 2025Walleye16,5872.87 inreport
June 18, 2025Walleye16,6902.99 inreport
May 7, 2025Crappie12,9963.26 inreport
March 23, 2025Rainbow Trout8,3302.73 inreport
March 23, 2025Brown Trout02.12 inreport
November 6, 2024Tiger Trout2,8746.11 inreport
July 18, 2024Wiper7432.04 inreport
June 10, 2024Walleye8491.94 inreport
June 10, 2024Walleye14,2892.25 inreport
May 30, 2024Walleye31,8162.07 inreport
May 30, 2024Walleye18,4832.07 inreport
May 16, 2024Crappie15,0002.75 inreport
April 19, 2024Walleye70,0000.41 inreport
April 11, 2024Walleye28,5000.41 inreport
April 11, 2024Walleye26,5000.41 inreport
April 11, 2024Walleye23,0000.41 inreport
April 11, 2024Walleye32,5000.41 inreport
November 23, 2023Rainbow Trout15,1983.12 inreport
October 30, 2023Tiger Trout1,2335.17 inreport
October 21, 2023Tiger Trout3645.44 inreport
September 26, 2023Rainbow Trout20,2834.03 inreport
July 20, 2023Walleye1,4203.48 inreport
May 4, 2023Crappie14,9103.04 inreport
November 7, 2022Rainbow Trout5,7955.9 inreport
October 26, 2022Flannelmouth Sucker6720.05 inreport
October 18, 2022Tiger Trout1,5995.9 inreport
October 5, 2022Rainbow Trout25,2003.26 inreport
October 4, 2022Brook Trout38,7203.15 inreport
August 1, 2022Wiper7027.27 inreport
June 23, 2022Walleye13,6642.28 inreport
May 16, 2022Tiger Trout1,4952.73 inreport
May 5, 2022Crappie15,0042.63 inreport
November 17, 2021Rainbow Trout14,0883.58 inreport
October 6, 2021Rainbow Trout12,5402.85 inreport
October 6, 2021Tiger Trout1,0045.07 inreport
September 8, 2021Rainbow Trout33,6742.56 inreport
August 24, 2021Wiper3459.89 inreport
August 12, 2021Wiper5002.19 inreport
July 19, 2021Walleye6,9023.04 inreport
July 19, 2021Walleye7,0953.15 inreport
July 8, 2021Walleye7,1623.07 inreport
July 8, 2021Walleye14,5832.22 inreport
July 8, 2021Walleye6,6313.11 inreport
June 9, 2021Rainbow Trout14,4002.4 inreport
June 9, 2021Rainbow Trout3,7502.55 inreport
June 3, 2021Rainbow Trout19,9002.36 inreport
May 21, 2021Rainbow Trout10,6402.11 inreport
May 21, 2021Rainbow Trout6,0003.97 inreport
May 13, 2021Crappie30,0002.83 inreport
May 5, 2021Rainbow Trout39,7071.58 inreport
October 23, 2020Tiger Trout2,5845.32 inreport
July 15, 2020Wiper9992.19 inreport
June 11, 2020Rainbow Trout9,2003.97 inreport
June 11, 2020Walleye7,0462.39 inreport
November 6, 2019Rainbow Trout1,12510.36 inreport
November 6, 2019Rainbow Trout2,87510.17 inreport
October 9, 2019Tiger Trout1,6275.65 inreport
July 4, 2019Rainbow Trout34,7203.61 inreport
June 4, 2019Crappie1548.67 inreport
May 23, 2019Rainbow Trout49613.99 inreport
October 24, 2018Tiger Trout1,5936.11 inreport
September 19, 2018Crappie26,0012.63 inreport
September 19, 2018Crappie26,0012.63 inreport
August 22, 2018Largemouth Bass2513.57 inreport
August 6, 2018Rainbow Trout9,4803.16 inreport
July 18, 2018Wiper4,9981.51 inreport
July 5, 2018Rainbow Trout166,5001.78 inreport
May 24, 2018Rainbow Trout10,0282.37 inreport
May 24, 2018Rainbow Trout49,8312.25 inreport
May 12, 2018Largemouth Bass3317.1 inreport
May 8, 2018Rainbow Trout5,2218.05 inreport
May 8, 2018Largemouth Bass4017.1 inreport
May 5, 2018Largemouth Bass1817.1 inreport
April 30, 2018Walleye195,2000.28 inreport
April 28, 2018Largemouth Bass1017.1 inreport
April 27, 2018Walleye9,8000.28 inreport
April 25, 2018Walleye168,4800.28 inreport
April 21, 2018Largemouth Bass817.1 inreport
April 20, 2018Rainbow Trout30,1951.55 inreport
April 20, 2018Rainbow Trout30,7801.54 inreport
April 18, 2018Walleye72,0000.28 inreport
April 2, 2018Rainbow Trout33,6002.5 inreport
October 27, 2017Crappie52,0012 inreport
October 26, 2017Crappie52,0022 inreport
August 28, 2017Rainbow Trout20,7764.07 inreport
August 24, 2017Brook Trout7,0553.76 inreport
August 10, 2017Rainbow Trout9,2402.67 inreport
August 10, 2017Tiger Trout8,5803.18 inreport
July 12, 2017Wiper20,8012.05 inreport
May 25, 2017Crappie2910.77 inreport
May 10, 2017Tiger Trout13,0003.11 inreport
May 3, 2017Crappie24810.77 inreport
April 18, 2017Yellow Perch5106.3 inreport
April 11, 2017Yellow Perch456.3 inreport
March 31, 2017Walleye195,5900.28 inreport
July 6, 2016Wiper26,3311.54 inreport
June 4, 2016Tiger Trout25,9703.17 inreport
May 26, 2016Minnow224,0001.84 inreport
April 15, 2016Walleye1,723,5090.28 inreport
April 13, 2016Wiper5209.82 inreport
April 6, 2016Walleye475,6070.28 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Vernal
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping, dock, cleaning station

Red Fleet State Park is on US-191 near Vernal, known for dinosaur tracks reached by a three-mile round-trip trail or by paddling across the reservoir. Day-use is $15 per vehicle or $5 walk-in, with paddleboard and kayak rentals.

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

About Red Fleet Reservoir

Photo of Red Fleet Reservoir
United States Bureau of Reclamation, Public domain
Photo of Red Fleet Reservoir
Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS), Public domain

Nearest lakes

Steinaker Reservoir 6.8 mi last stocked September 30, 2026 Matt Warner Reservoir 14.9 mi last stocked May 27, 2026 Flaming Gorge Reservoir 24.1 mi last stocked September 13, 2026 Browns Draw Reservoir 37.9 mi last stocked May 29, 2026 Hoop Lake 42.9 mi last stocked September 14, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Red Fleet Reservoir?

Fishing Red Fleet Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 30 of 108 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 9 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 3, 2026, averaging 3.9 in. Walleye was last stocked July 15, 2026, averaging 2 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked October 20, 2025, averaging 4.8 in. Crappie was last stocked May 7, 2025, averaging 4.5 in. 7 more species are on the stocking report. Bluegill, Mountain Whitefish, and Colorado River Cutthroat Trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Red Fleet Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked July 15, 2026. It is stocked about 9.8 times a year since 2016, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Red Fleet Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 4.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 3.9 in. Walleye average 2 in. Tiger Trout average 4.8 in. Crappie average 4.5 in.

How do you get on Red Fleet Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Vernal. Facilities include camping, dock, and cleaning station. Red Fleet State Park is on US-191 near Vernal, known for dinosaur tracks reached by a three-mile round-trip trail or by paddling across the reservoir. Day-use is $15 per vehicle or $5 walk-in, with paddleboard and kayak rentals.

Which lakes near Red Fleet Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Steinaker Reservoir (6.8 mi), Flaming Gorge Reservoir (24.1 mi), and Hoop Lake (42.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Steinaker Reservoir is also stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Tiger Trout, Flaming Gorge Reservoir is also stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Tiger Trout, and Hoop Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout.

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