Big Bear Creek fishing
Big Bear Creek was last stocked on Sept. 8, 2026 with 7,457 cutthroat trout (1.7 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Sanpete County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 29,528 fish here, the 14th most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County.
Big Bear Creek stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 8, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 7,457 | 1.7 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 Big Bear Creek stocked?
Stocked in 2 of the last 5 years (2021 to 2025). We show a pattern only when a water was stocked in at least 3 of the last 5 years, so this page shows the stocking history only.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. How we read stocking patterns.
Big Bear Creek stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Oct. 18, 2016. Since then DWR has logged 5 stockings here in 5 different years, 39,530 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 100% (29,528 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: September (60% of records) and October (40% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 1.8 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.7 to 1.9 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 29,528, the 14th most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County and 183rd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Academy Mill Reservoir, 1.7 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Big Bear Creek stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7,457 | 1.7 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 12,000 | 1.7 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 10,071 | 1.9 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2017 | 1 | 5,004 | 1.8 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 4,998 | 2.1 in. | Cutthroat trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (2)
| Sept. 26, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 12,000 | 1.7 in. |
| Sept. 23, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 10,071 | 1.9 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Big Bear Creek 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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Big Bear Creek questions
When was Big Bear Creek last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 8, 2026: 7,457 cutthroat trout.
What fish are in Big Bear Creek?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout.
What are the fishing limits at Big Bear Creek?
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.