Utah DWR Stocking Report: Quail Creek + Otter Creek Get Fresh Rainbow Trout Plants (Feb 2026)

Utah DWR Stocking Report: Quail Creek + Otter Creek Get Fresh Rainbow Trout Plants (Feb 2026)

Stocking updates are one of the fastest ways to decide where to fish this week.

Below is a simple roundup of a few notable recent plants pulled from the official Utah DWR fish stocking database, plus the quickest way to use the data before you head out.

Source (official): https://dwrapps.utah.gov/fishstocking/Fish

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Notable recent rainbow trout stockings (late Feb 2026)

These entries were captured from the DWR stocking table view:

• Otter Creek Reservoir (Piute County) — Rainbow trout — 10,241 — avg 4.9" — 02/24/2026
• Quail Creek Reservoir (Washington County) — Rainbow trout — 5,050 — avg 4.96" — 02/19/2026
  • (The database also shows additional Quail Creek plants earlier in February.)
• Starvation Reservoir (Duchesne County) — Rainbow trout — 25,369 — avg 2.79" — 01/28/2026

Important: Stocking does not guarantee easy fishing — weather, pressure, and access matter — but recent plants can stack the odds in your favor.

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How to use the DWR stocking database (60-second plan)

1. Search your target water (or browse by county/date)
2. Confirm:
   • Species (rainbow vs. tiger vs. cutthroat, etc.)
   • Date (many “hot bite” windows are within ~2–3 weeks of a plant)
   • Size (tiny fish often means different expectations/tactics)
3. Cross-check regulations for that water (limits/special rules)
4. Pick a time:
   • Trout often bite best morning / evening
   • Wind can make reservoirs tough — have a backup plan

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Where to go next on UtahStockedFish

If you want a bigger-picture primer on how stocking works (and how to think about stocked waters by season), start here:

• Utah Fish Stocking Program Guide: /utah-fish-stocking-report

And if you prefer “near me” planning, browse the hub pages here:

• Utah city hubs: /utah/cities

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Disclaimer

This post summarizes entries from the Utah DWR database at the time of collection. Always confirm the latest stocking data, access, and water-specific rules before fishing.