North Creek Reservoir fishing
North Creek Reservoir was last stocked on July 27, 2026 with 200 tiger trout (4.9 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Garfield County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 4,904 fish here, the 22nd most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County.
North Creek Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| July 27, 2026 | Tiger trout | 200 | 4.9 in. |
| Oct. 21, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 1,204 | 3.9 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 North Creek Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 3 of those 5 years.
Stocking dates moved around from year to year, so no single window repeats in 3 or more of the last 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on Oct. 21.
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.
North Creek Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Sept. 13, 2023. Since then DWR has logged 4 stockings here in 4 different years, 4,904 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: tiger trout 55% (2,700 fish) and cutthroat trout 45% (2,204 fish).
- Stocked fish averaged 6.7 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.2 to 10.0 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 4,904, the 22nd most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County and 450th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: North Creek, 1.5 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
North Creek Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 200 | 4.9 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 1,204 | 3.9 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 1,000 | 2.2 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 2,500 | 10.0 in. | Tiger trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (2)
| Oct. 23, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 1,000 | 2.2 in. |
| Sept. 13, 2023 | Tiger trout | 2,500 | 10.0 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for North Creek Reservoir under that name, so statewide rules apply unless DWR posts a change. Some waters are covered by a group entry (for example a drainage or its tributaries).
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.
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North Creek Reservoir questions
When was North Creek Reservoir last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 27, 2026: 200 tiger trout.
What fish are in North Creek Reservoir?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked tiger trout and cutthroat trout.
What are the fishing limits at North Creek Reservoir?
The 2026 guidebook lists no water-specific rules under this name, so statewide limits apply unless DWR posts a change. See our statewide limits page and check the guidebook.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Sept. 25, 2026. 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.