Piute Reservoir was mostly drained again in 2025 for irrigation use. The fishery has struggled due to drought conditions and water fluctuation in recent years. New efforts are underway to improve fishing opportunities in Piute Reservoir. White crappie, black crappie, white bass, bluegill, catfish and smallmouth bass have all been stocked. Summer surveys showed good numbers of crappie, bluegill and smallmouth. As the water warms up fishing could be good to fair.