Riches Pond fishing
Riches Pond was last stocked on June 30, 2026 with 125 brook trout (2.7 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a pond in Sanpete County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 852 fish here, the 56th most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County.
Riches Pond stocking report, last 12 months
| June 30, 2026 | Brook trout | 125 | 2.7 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 Riches Pond stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 4 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on July 2.
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.
Riches Pond stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 17, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 21 stockings here in 21 different years, 3,597 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brook trout 100% (852 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: August (57% of records) and July (38% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.9 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.6 to 3.2 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 852, the 56th most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County and 822nd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Bee Tree (Manti Mountains), 0.4 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Riches Pond stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 125 | 2.7 in. | Brook trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 251 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 125 | 2.7 in. | Brook trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 150 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 201 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2017 | 1 | 200 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 261 | 3.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | n/a | Brook trout |
| 2014 | 1 | 154 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 140 | 2.7 in. | Brook trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 150 | 3.7 in. | Brook trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 196 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2010 | 1 | 200 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2009 | 1 | 153 | 3.1 in. | Brook trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 160 | 3.7 in. | Brook trout |
| 2007 | 1 | 352 | 3.8 in. | Brook trout |
| 2006 | 1 | 150 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2005 | 1 | 151 | 3.1 in. | Brook trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 150 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2003 | 1 | 150 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 178 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (4)
| July 2, 2025 | Brook trout | 251 | 3.2 in. |
| July 1, 2024 | Brook trout | 125 | 2.7 in. |
| July 6, 2023 | Brook trout | 150 | 2.6 in. |
| July 14, 2022 | Brook trout | 201 | 3.0 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Riches Pond 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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Riches Pond questions
When is Riches Pond stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Riches Pond was stocked in early July (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated June 30, 2026.
What fish are in Riches Pond?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked brook trout.
What are the fishing limits at Riches Pond?
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.