Woods Ranch Pond (Kids Pond) fishing
Woods Ranch Pond (Kids Pond) was last stocked on July 23, 2026 with 203 rainbow trout (9.9 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 1-acre pond in Iron County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Community Fishing water. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 10,253 fish here, the 7th most of 23 stocked waters in Iron County.
Woods Ranch Pond (Kids Pond) stocking report, last 12 months
| July 23, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 203 | 9.9 in. |
| July 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 141 | 9.8 in. |
| July 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 143 | 9.7 in. |
| June 16, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 286 | 9.8 in. |
| June 3, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 295 | 9.7 in. |
| May 21, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 360 | 9.0 in. |
| May 8, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 284 | 8.6 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 Woods Ranch Pond (Kids Pond) stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 6 records, first on May 7, last on Aug. 1.
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.
Woods Ranch Pond (Kids Pond) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 1, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 158 stockings here in 25 different years, 60,144 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (10,253 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (30% of records) and June (28% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 10.4 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 8.6 to 11.9 in.). The yearly average was 10.6 in. in 2021 and 10.1 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 10,253, the 7th most of 23 stocked waters in Iron County and 316th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond, 7.7 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Woods Ranch Pond (Kids Pond) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1,712 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 6 | 1,705 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 6 | 1,701 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 6 | 1,699 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 6 | 1,743 | 11.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 5 | 1,693 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 6 | 2,530 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 4 | 2,260 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 7 | 3,008 | 9.5 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 7 | 2,504 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 8 | 2,510 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 5 | 2,514 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 4 | 2,509 | 8.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 4 | 2,466 | 8.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 7 | 2,083 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 9 | 2,499 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 8 | 3,251 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 8 | 3,056 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 10 | 3,801 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 11 | 3,391 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 6 | 1,888 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 3 | 1,959 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 5 | 2,517 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 5 | 2,815 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2002 | 5 | 2,330 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (29)
| Aug. 1, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 209 | 11.0 in. |
| July 15, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 292 | 10.6 in. |
| July 1, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 304 | 10.4 in. |
| June 13, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 282 | 9.9 in. |
| May 22, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 290 | 9.8 in. |
| May 7, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 328 | 9.4 in. |
| July 18, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 497 | 10.1 in. |
| July 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 52 | 10.2 in. |
| June 21, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 300 | 10.5 in. |
| June 7, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 286 | 10.7 in. |
| May 22, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 305 | 10.4 in. |
| May 14, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 261 | 10.2 in. |
| July 25, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 245 | 11.8 in. |
| July 14, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 278 | 10.9 in. |
| June 28, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 359 | 10.7 in. |
| June 13, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 248 | 10.5 in. |
| May 31, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 292 | 10.3 in. |
| May 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 277 | 10.2 in. |
| July 19, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 296 | 11.9 in. |
| July 5, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 282 | 11.6 in. |
| June 22, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 289 | 11.5 in. |
| June 10, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 282 | 11.0 in. |
| May 26, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 282 | 11.0 in. |
| May 6, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 312 | 10.6 in. |
| June 30, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 324 | 11.2 in. |
| June 16, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 345 | 10.9 in. |
| June 3, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 392 | 10.5 in. |
| May 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 344 | 10.3 in. |
| May 7, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 288 | 10.1 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
- Facilities
- Restrooms
- Accessible
- Picnic tables
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Woods Ranch Pond (Kids Pond) questions
When is Woods Ranch Pond (Kids Pond) stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Woods Ranch Pond (Kids Pond) was stocked in early to mid May (5 of the last 5 years), late May to early June (5 of the last 5 years), mid to late June (5 of the last 5 years) and early to mid July (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 23, 2026.
What fish are in Woods Ranch Pond (Kids Pond)?
DWR lists rainbow trout as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Woods Ranch Pond (Kids 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.