Quail Creek Reservoir Stocked Again (Feb. 19, 2026): What to Know Before You Go

Quail Creek Reservoir stocked again (Feb. 19, 2026)

Utah DWR’s public fish-stocking database shows another rainbow trout plant at Quail Creek Reservoir on February 19, 2026. That’s good timing for late-winter / early-spring anglers in Washington County looking for a close-to-town trout option.

What the stocking record shows (in plain English)

The Utah DWR stocking database row lists:

Water: Quail Creek Reservoir (listed as “QUAIL CR RES”)
Species: Rainbow trout
Quantity: 5,050 fish
Average length: 4.96 inches
Date: 02/19/2026

Source: Utah DWR Fish Stocking database (sortable table): https://dwrapps.utah.gov/fishstocking/Fish

Quick expectation-setting: 5-inch trout aren’t “catchables” yet

An average length around 5 inches typically means these fish are small (often stocked for future opportunity). It can still create short-term action in some situations, but it’s smart to treat this as:

a signal the reservoir is being actively managed, and
a reason to keep an eye out for additional stockings with larger average size.

If you’re specifically hoping for fast “put-and-take” trout action, look for stockings where the average length is closer to 9–12 inches.

Simple tactics if you’re going anyway

Keep it basic and fish what you can control:

Small jigs (1/32–1/16 oz) under a float near shorelines and points
Worms / scented bait under a bobber if you’re fishing with kids
Slow retrieves: cold water = slower metabolism

Regulations reminder

Rules change and special regulations can apply by water and season. Before you fish, double-check the current Utah DWR regulations hub:

https://wildlife.utah.gov/fishing/fishing-regulations.html

Quail Creek Reservoir Stocked Again (Feb. 19, 2026): What to Know Before You Go