Knight-Ideal Pond fishing
Knight-Ideal Pond was last stocked on July 9, 2026 with 500 rainbow trout (10.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 3-acre pond in Carbon County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Community Fishing water. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 21,299 fish here, the 4th most of 7 stocked waters in Carbon County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: the year's final stocking usually comes in September. Rainbows should be plentiful, with good to excellent fishing on common baits, lures and flies as the water cools.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 4, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Knight-Ideal Pond stocking report, last 12 months
| July 9, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.8 in. |
| June 8, 2026 | Channel catfish | 300 | 6.8 in. |
| June 4, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 498 | 9.4 in. |
| April 30, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 504 | 10.0 in. |
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Sept. 25, 2026; newest record dated Sept. 23, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
When is Knight-Ideal Pond stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on April 8, last on Sept. 16.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Patterns are based on past stocking records and are not a promise of future stocking. Weather, water conditions and hatchery supply change plans. How we read patterns.
Knight-Ideal Pond stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Feb. 23, 2015. Since then DWR has logged 68 stockings here in 12 different years, 60,898 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 51% (10,861 fish), channel catfish 37% (7,977 fish), sucker 9% (1,861 fish) and largemouth bass 3% (600 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (29% of records) and September (18% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 8.9 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.2 to 13.6 in.). The yearly average was 5.4 in. in 2021 and 8.3 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 21,299, the 4th most of 7 stocked waters in Carbon County and 218th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Carbon County Community Fishing Pond, 7.2 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Knight-Ideal Pond stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1,802 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
| 2025 | 4 | 7,144 | 8.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
| 2024 | 5 | 2,866 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
| 2023 | 5 | 3,289 | 11.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
| 2022 | 4 | 3,193 | 9.3 in. | Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
| 2021 | 3 | 3,005 | 5.4 in. | Sucker, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 3 | 1,993 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 8 | 8,007 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 5 | 3,616 | 8.8 in. | Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 7 | 8,006 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass |
| 2016 | 11 | 10,422 | 8.6 in. | Bluegill, Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 9 | 7,555 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (21)
| Sept. 16, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 11.5 in. |
| June 10, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,250 | 9.7 in. |
| June 5, 2025 | Channel catfish | 4,897 | 7.2 in. |
| April 8, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 497 | 11.9 in. |
| Sept. 24, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,071 | 11.4 in. |
| June 13, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 496 | 9.2 in. |
| June 6, 2024 | Channel catfish | 800 | 10.8 in. |
| May 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 357 | 10.9 in. |
| May 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 142 | 10.9 in. |
| Oct. 11, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,002 | 11.9 in. |
| June 20, 2023 | Channel catfish | 400 | 13.6 in. |
| June 20, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.8 in. |
| June 1, 2023 | Channel catfish | 888 | 10.8 in. |
| May 11, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 10.1 in. |
| Sept. 27, 2022 | Largemouth bass | 600 | 3.4 in. |
| June 16, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,400 | 10.8 in. |
| June 16, 2022 | Channel catfish | 692 | 10.8 in. |
| May 5, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 10.4 in. |
| Oct. 7, 2021 | Sucker | 1,861 | 2.2 in. |
| June 16, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.8 in. |
| April 28, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 644 | 10.3 in. |
Fishing rules
- Daily limit: 2 fish; common carp are not counted.
- Tiger muskie may not be kept; release every one right away.
- Anglers are asked to release all largemouth bass voluntarily.
- Open only while the community park is open to the public.
- Spanish Oaks Reservoir and Manila Creek Pond: closed Dec. 1 until 6 a.m. on the last Saturday of February.
Rules summarized in our own words from the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. DWR can change rules mid-year: check the current guidebook and its updates at wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing. See statewide limits.
Access and facilities
- Accessible
- Picnic tables, Fishing piers, Sidewalk, Trails/shoreline paths, Wheelchair access
- Facilities
- Covered picnic area, Restrooms
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Knight-Ideal Pond questions
When is Knight-Ideal Pond stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Knight-Ideal Pond was stocked in late April to early May (3 of the last 5 years), early to mid June (5 of the last 5 years) and mid to late September (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 9, 2026.
What fish are in Knight-Ideal Pond?
DWR lists rainbow trout as likely catches and bluegill and largemouth bass as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, channel catfish, largemouth bass and sucker.
Are there special fishing rules at Knight-Ideal Pond?
Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Sept. 25, 2026. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Sept. 24, 2026. Found an error? [email protected]. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.