Fish stocking schedule
Utah fish stocking schedule 2026.
- Year-Round
- Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Utah's stocking program supports both legendary tailwater fisheries (Green River, Provo River) and high-elevation lake stocking by aircraft. Native Bonneville cutthroat trout restoration is a major DWR conservation focus.
Official source
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Stocking Report
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources publishes the authoritative Utah stocking schedule — Weekly updates in Searchable database format. For this week's actual stocking locations, dates, and volumes, view the official report directly.
This page summarizes the Utah stocking program for planning purposes. The agency report is the authoritative source — verify before any trip.
Primary stocked species
In Utah.
Typical stocking pattern by species. Heavy fill marks primary stocking months; moderate fill marks possible stocking. Verify exact dates against the official report.
- Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykissTypical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
- Brown TroutSalmo truttaTypical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inches
- Brook TroutSalvelinus fontinalisTypical size: 8–11 inch catchable
- Kokanee SalmonOncorhynchus nerkaTypical size: 2–3 inch fingerling
- Tiger MuskieEsox masquinongy × Esox luciusTypical size: 8–10 inch fingerling
Top stocked waterbodies
In Utah.
Green River (Below Flaming Gorge)Stocking Now Type: RiverCounty: Daggett CountyNear: Dutch John, UTRainbow TroutBrown TroutTrophyBoat rampParkingView stocking schedule →Provo RiverStocking Now Type: RiverCounty: Wasatch County, Utah CountyNear: Heber City, UTRainbow TroutTrophyParkingView stocking schedule →
Utah counties with stocked waters
Notable Utah programs
- Green River Tailwater
- High Mountain Lake Aerial Stocking
- Bonneville Cutthroat Restoration
- Tiger Muskie Stocking
State hatchery system
Utah operates 11 state-run fish hatcheries supporting the stocking program.
Utah urban fishing program
Utah maintains a designated urban fishing program — typically frequent stockings of catfish, trout, and panfish in city ponds and lakes. These programs are designed to make fishing accessible to families and first-time anglers.
Utah urban fishing program details →Weekly stocking alerts for Utah.
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