Lake at the Hills (Leigh Hill) fishing
Lake at the Hills (Leigh Hill) was last stocked on March 17, 2026 with 2,021 rainbow trout (10.5 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 8-acre lake in Iron County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Community Fishing water. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 53,993 fish here, the 3rd most of 23 stocked waters in Iron County.
Lake at the Hills (Leigh Hill) stocking report, last 12 months
| March 17, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,035 | 10.5 in. |
| March 17, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 986 | 10.5 in. |
| March 16, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 980 | 10.7 in. |
| Oct. 6, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,004 | 11.6 in. |
| Oct. 6, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,004 | 11.6 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 Lake at the Hills (Leigh Hill) stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on March 20, last on Oct. 6.
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.
Lake at the Hills (Leigh Hill) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: April 2, 2009. Since then DWR has logged 175 stockings here in 18 different years, 212,675 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 56% (30,000 fish), channel catfish 38% (20,434 fish), wiper 6% (2,999 fish), black crappie 1% (531 fish) and tiger muskie 0% (29 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: March (22% of records) and September (18% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 8.3 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.4 to 16.7 in.). The yearly average was 9.5 in. in 2021 and 7.4 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 53,993, the 3rd most of 23 stocked waters in Iron County and 106th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Woods Ranch Pond (Kids Pond), 10.6 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Lake at the Hills (Leigh Hill) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3,001 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 4 | 8,007 | 7.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Wiper |
| 2024 | 9 | 7,054 | 11.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Tiger muskie |
| 2023 | 7 | 10,999 | 7.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Black crappie |
| 2022 | 8 | 13,382 | 6.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
| 2021 | 10 | 11,550 | 9.5 in. | Channel catfish, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 7 | 10,504 | 8.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
| 2019 | 9 | 12,067 | 8.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Brook trout |
| 2018 | 8 | 12,003 | 8.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
| 2017 | 16 | 15,554 | 12.0 in. | Brook trout, Channel catfish, Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 23 | 17,405 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Channel catfish, Wiper |
| 2015 | 16 | 28,223 | 6.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Bluegill, Channel catfish, Black crappie, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Brook trout |
| 2014 | 9 | 10,127 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Brook trout |
| 2013 | 10 | 13,225 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
| 2012 | 13 | 16,358 | 8.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, Bluegill, Largemouth bass |
| 2011 | 11 | 10,945 | 9.5 in. | Channel catfish, Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 9 | 12,025 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass |
| 2009 | 3 | 246 | 9.0 in. | Bluegill, Largemouth bass |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (36)
| Sept. 16, 2025 | Wiper | 2,999 | 2.4 in. |
| March 20, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 3,000 | 9.7 in. |
| Oct. 23, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 657 | 10.0 in. |
| Oct. 23, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,364 | 10.0 in. |
| Sept. 19, 2024 | Channel catfish | 500 | 13.6 in. |
| Sept. 5, 2024 | Channel catfish | 1,000 | 10.8 in. |
| June 6, 2024 | Tiger muskie | 29 | 4.8 in. |
| April 4, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 502 | 16.7 in. |
| Feb. 29, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 788 | 10.6 in. |
| Feb. 28, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,107 | 10.6 in. |
| Feb. 28, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,107 | 10.6 in. |
| Oct. 4, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 2,003 | 8.5 in. |
| Sept. 27, 2023 | Channel catfish | 4,000 | 2.9 in. |
| Sept. 7, 2023 | Channel catfish | 790 | 13.6 in. |
| Aug. 24, 2023 | Channel catfish | 675 | 13.6 in. |
| July 11, 2023 | Black crappie | 531 | 8.0 in. |
| March 27, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,710 | 9.0 in. |
| March 27, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,290 | 9.0 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 2,058 | 9.4 in. |
| Sept. 20, 2022 | Channel catfish | 656 | 3.1 in. |
| Sept. 13, 2022 | Channel catfish | 4,674 | 3.1 in. |
| May 11, 2022 | Channel catfish | 2,999 | 5.3 in. |
| May 11, 2022 | Channel catfish | 0 | 5.3 in. |
| March 22, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 579 | 11.6 in. |
| March 22, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 801 | 11.6 in. |
| March 1, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,615 | 11.6 in. |
| Sept. 14, 2021 | Channel catfish | 4,000 | 4.0 in. |
| Sept. 7, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,050 | 12.6 in. |
| Sept. 7, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 675 | 12.6 in. |
| Sept. 7, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 675 | 12.6 in. |
| June 10, 2021 | Channel catfish | 570 | 13.6 in. |
| May 27, 2021 | Channel catfish | 570 | 13.6 in. |
| March 3, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,175 | 12.2 in. |
| March 2, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 810 | 12.1 in. |
| March 2, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,215 | 12.2 in. |
| March 2, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 810 | 12.2 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
- Other activities
- Swimming
- Facilities
- Restrooms
- Boating
- Hand launch
- Accessible
- Limited wheelchair access, Picnic tables
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Lake at the Hills (Leigh Hill) questions
When is Lake at the Hills (Leigh Hill) stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Lake at the Hills (Leigh Hill) was stocked in late February to early March (3 of the last 5 years), mid to late March (3 of the last 5 years), early to mid September (5 of the last 5 years) and early to mid October (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated March 17, 2026.
What fish are in Lake at the Hills (Leigh Hill)?
DWR lists bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass and rainbow trout as likely catches and brook trout, brown trout, green sunfish and smallmouth bass as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, channel catfish, wiper, tiger muskie and black crappie.
Are there special fishing rules at Lake at the Hills (Leigh Hill)?
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.