Utah is experiencing unusually high temperatures, which has led the Division of Wildlife Resources to begin stocking fish in reservoirs sooner than normal. While fish stocking usually occurs in April or May, low water levels and high temperatures have prompted this early intervention. The primary goal is to ensure anglers can continue fishing before conditions become too severe for many fish species. Coldwater fish, such as trout, are particularly vulnerable to warmer waters and reduced oxygen levels caused by high temperatures and low water levels, which can negatively impact their health and survival.