Steinaker Reservoir fishing

Steinaker Reservoir fishing is stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Tiger Trout, and Cutbow on a reservoir. It is stocked about 7.1 times a year since 2016, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Bluegill and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Tiger Trout.

Steinaker Reservoir
Photo: vicki watkins, CC BY 2.0
Last stocked
September 30, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
79
Since 2016
Species recorded
6
Average size
8.3 in
Elevation
5,500 ft

Fish at Steinaker Reservoir

6 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Around the dates Steinaker Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 57.5°F in May, 47.9°F in October, 45.5°F in April, 35.3°F in November. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 59 plants · last September 30, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked September 30, 2026 · avg 9.2 in · 59 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last May 27, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 27, 2026 · avg 2.9 in · 10 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 3 plants · last June 30, 2020 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked June 30, 2020 · avg 8.7 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide
Tiger Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last April 15, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 15, 2024 · avg 6.1 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Tiger Trout species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last October 2, 2019 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked October 2, 2019 · avg 14.2 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Cutbow Stocked · 1 plant · last November 3, 2025

Last stocked November 3, 2025 · avg 4.7 in · 1 plant

Cutbow species guide

How Steinaker Reservoir is stocked

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

No plants recorded in 2017 and 2018.

Fish stocked in 2016

24,209

Fish stocked in 2019

77,400

Fish stocked in 2020

19,936

Fish stocked in 2021

22,489

Fish stocked in 2022

35,425

Fish stocked in 2023

31,253

Fish stocked in 2024

29,812

Fish stocked in 2025

31,034

Fish stocked in 2026

20,512

Stocking history

Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 25, 2026Rainbow Trout26813.42 inreport
September 30, 2026Rainbow Trout4,0009.66 inreport
May 27, 2026Rainbow Trout52611.46 inreport
May 27, 2026Brown Trout5,0013.12 inreport
April 3, 2026Rainbow Trout2,8198.45 inreport
March 31, 2026Rainbow Trout2,2569.76 inreport
March 30, 2026Rainbow Trout3,6008.13 inreport
March 17, 2026Rainbow Trout2,3109.27 inreport
November 3, 2025Rainbow Trout1,8169.04 inreport
November 3, 2025Cutbow2,7704.68 inreport
October 21, 2025Rainbow Trout4,4398.65 inreport
May 13, 2025Brown Trout5,0062.96 inreport
May 11, 2025Rainbow Trout4,5004.02 inreport
April 7, 2025Rainbow Trout2,1608.16 inreport
April 7, 2025Rainbow Trout3,5938.05 inreport
April 1, 2025Rainbow Trout3,3758.22 inreport
April 1, 2025Rainbow Trout3,3758.22 inreport
October 20, 2024Rainbow Trout1,2639.26 inreport
October 20, 2024Rainbow Trout2,8249.37 inreport
October 19, 2024Rainbow Trout2,7899.37 inreport
October 19, 2024Rainbow Trout2,6669.37 inreport
October 15, 2024Rainbow Trout72612.87 inreport
October 15, 2024Brown Trout2485.02 inreport
October 15, 2024Rainbow Trout29412.35 inreport
May 19, 2024Brown Trout5,0012.29 inreport
April 22, 2024Rainbow Trout5,9088.81 inreport
April 22, 2024Rainbow Trout6,5928.56 inreport
April 15, 2024Tiger Trout1,5012.19 inreport
November 1, 2023Rainbow Trout1,01312.08 inreport
October 19, 2023Rainbow Trout2,1149.85 inreport
October 19, 2023Rainbow Trout1,98810.06 inreport
October 19, 2023Rainbow Trout2,1999.85 inreport
October 7, 2023Rainbow Trout6,2619.38 inreport
May 27, 2023Brown Trout5,0002.1 inreport
May 25, 2023Rainbow Trout15011.18 inreport
April 28, 2023Rainbow Trout1,3928.28 inreport
April 28, 2023Rainbow Trout11,1368.28 inreport
November 9, 2022Rainbow Trout2,00011.73 inreport
October 5, 2022Rainbow Trout12,6387.28 inreport
June 8, 2022Rainbow Trout2,0348.21 inreport
May 16, 2022Brown Trout6,1752.26 inreport
March 28, 2022Rainbow Trout5,7467.6 inreport
March 28, 2022Rainbow Trout6,8327.64 inreport
November 12, 2021Tiger Trout4135.34 inreport
November 1, 2021Rainbow Trout92314.3 inreport
October 14, 2021Rainbow Trout12,4107.1 inreport
May 26, 2021Rainbow Trout25012.44 inreport
May 17, 2021Brown Trout5,0072.59 inreport
May 5, 2021Rainbow Trout1,0008.88 inreport
April 7, 2021Rainbow Trout2,4867.89 inreport
November 17, 2020Rainbow Trout2,18710.2 inreport
June 30, 2020Bluegill2118.67 inreport
May 11, 2020Rainbow Trout2,4948.35 inreport
May 11, 2020Rainbow Trout2,4948.35 inreport
May 11, 2020Rainbow Trout2,4948.35 inreport
May 11, 2020Rainbow Trout2,4948.35 inreport
May 8, 2020Brown Trout7,5622.43 inreport
October 27, 2019Rainbow Trout5,5658.06 inreport
October 26, 2019Rainbow Trout8,4808.06 inreport
October 2, 2019Largemouth Bass6014.22 inreport
September 11, 2019Rainbow Trout97012.7 inreport
September 11, 2019Rainbow Trout26717.33 inreport
September 11, 2019Rainbow Trout98916.77 inreport
July 26, 2019Tiger Trout1,65910.78 inreport
July 17, 2019Largemouth Bass22414.22 inreport
July 8, 2019Rainbow Trout8,0004.04 inreport
July 8, 2019Rainbow Trout32,0004.04 inreport
June 21, 2019Brown Trout3,4963.04 inreport
June 19, 2019Bluegill2398.67 inreport
June 17, 2019Bluegill4578.67 inreport
April 24, 2019Rainbow Trout14,9944.01 inreport
May 16, 2016Rainbow Trout2,9888.44 inreport
May 16, 2016Rainbow Trout1,2458.44 inreport
May 16, 2016Rainbow Trout2,9478.44 inreport
May 16, 2016Rainbow Trout2,9478.44 inreport
May 16, 2016Rainbow Trout3,0308.44 inreport
May 16, 2016Rainbow Trout3,0308.44 inreport
May 16, 2016Rainbow Trout3,0308.44 inreport
May 12, 2016Brown Trout4,9923.02 inreport

Access and facts

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

Steinaker State Park is seven miles north of Vernal on US-191, with a sandy beach, vault restrooms, picnic tables and a swim dock on its 825 surface acre reservoir. Day-use is $15 per vehicle, popular for wakeboarding, water skiing, canoeing and paddleboarding.

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

About Steinaker Reservoir

Photo of Steinaker Reservoir
vicki watkins, CC BY 2.0

Nearest lakes

Red Fleet Reservoir 6.8 mi last stocked July 15, 2026 Matt Warner Reservoir 21.4 mi last stocked May 27, 2026 Flaming Gorge Reservoir 29.3 mi last stocked September 13, 2026 Browns Draw Reservoir 31.9 mi last stocked May 29, 2026 Big Sand Wash Reservoir 39.6 mi last stocked July 16, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Steinaker Reservoir?

Fishing Steinaker Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 59 of 78 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and 4 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 30, 2026, averaging 9.2 in. Brown Trout was last stocked May 27, 2026, averaging 2.9 in. Bluegill was last stocked June 30, 2020, averaging 8.7 in. Tiger Trout was last stocked April 15, 2024, averaging 6.1 in. 2 more species are on the stocking report.

When is Steinaker Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked September 30, 2026. It is stocked about 7.1 times a year since 2016, most often in May and October. No plants recorded in 2017 and 2018.

How big are the fish stocked at Steinaker Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 8.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.2 in. Brown Trout average 2.9 in. Bluegill average 8.7 in. Tiger Trout average 6.1 in.

How do you get on Steinaker Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Vernal. Facilities include camping, restrooms, dock, and cleaning station. Steinaker State Park is seven miles north of Vernal on US-191, with a sandy beach, vault restrooms, picnic tables and a swim dock on its 825 surface acre reservoir. Day-use is $15 per vehicle, popular for wakeboarding, water skiing, canoeing and paddleboarding.

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