American Fork Creek fishing
American Fork Creek was last stocked on Aug. 3, 2026 with 501 rainbow trout (11.9 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Utah County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 31,440 fish here, the 19th most of 58 stocked waters in Utah County.
American Fork Creek stocking report, last 12 months
| Aug. 3, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 11.9 in. |
| July 20, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 10.0 in. |
| July 8, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 10.7 in. |
| June 23, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 11.2 in. |
| June 11, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 11.2 in. |
| June 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.6 in. |
| Sept. 30, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 4,002 | 3.5 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 American Fork Creek stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 6 records, first on May 27, last on Sept. 30.
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.
American Fork Creek stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 3, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 156 stockings here in 24 different years, 114,935 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 65% (20,402 fish) and cutthroat trout 35% (11,038 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (35% of records) and June (30% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 7.7 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.3 to 11.9 in.). The yearly average was 7.1 in. in 2021 and 6.4 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 31,440, the 19th most of 58 stocked waters in Utah County and 170th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: North Fork American Fork Creek, 2.9 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
American Fork Creek stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2,998 | 10.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 6 | 7,001 | 6.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 6 | 7,029 | 5.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 4 | 3,003 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 7 | 3,999 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 7 | 7,410 | 7.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 8 | 4,402 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 8 | 7,932 | 6.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 8 | 4,401 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 2,801 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 6 | 4,399 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 6 | 4,401 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 5 | 3,804 | 8.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 6 | 4,402 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 7 | 4,905 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 6 | 4,403 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 6 | 5,133 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 8 | 4,751 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 7 | 3,797 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 9 | 5,004 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 6 | 4,003 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 7 | 4,480 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 7 | 4,478 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 8 | 5,999 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (29)
| Aug. 4, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 10.5 in. |
| July 22, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 10.8 in. |
| July 9, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 375 | 10.3 in. |
| June 24, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,125 | 10.3 in. |
| May 27, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 9.6 in. |
| Sept. 9, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 4,027 | 2.5 in. |
| Aug. 12, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.3 in. |
| July 23, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 10.2 in. |
| July 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 10.2 in. |
| June 26, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 502 | 10.2 in. |
| June 19, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.2 in. |
| Aug. 9, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 10.1 in. |
| Aug. 2, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 10.2 in. |
| July 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,002 | 10.4 in. |
| July 3, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,001 | 10.4 in. |
| Aug. 8, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 498 | 9.9 in. |
| July 26, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 504 | 9.9 in. |
| July 13, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 11.8 in. |
| July 6, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 9.4 in. |
| June 27, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 498 | 9.4 in. |
| June 22, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 10.4 in. |
| May 24, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.0 in. |
| Oct. 13, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 3,009 | 2.3 in. |
| Aug. 9, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 549 | 10.1 in. |
| July 27, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 550 | 10.4 in. |
| July 12, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 551 | 11.2 in. |
| June 28, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,100 | 10.4 in. |
| June 21, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 551 | 10.1 in. |
| June 8, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,100 | 10.2 in. |
Fishing rules
This water has no rules of its own in the guidebook; it follows the Utah Lake tributaries entry.
- No rules of its own here; follow the Utah Lake tributaries entry.
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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American Fork Creek questions
When is American Fork Creek stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show American Fork Creek was stocked in late May to early June (3 of the last 5 years), late June to early July (5 of the last 5 years), mid to late July (5 of the last 5 years) and early August (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Aug. 3, 2026.
What fish are in American Fork Creek?
DWR lists brown trout and rainbow trout as likely catches and cutthroat trout and white bass as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.
Are there special fishing rules at American Fork Creek?
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.