Big Creek fishing
Big Creek was last stocked on Sept. 26, 2022 with 1,992 cutthroat trout (3.2 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Rich County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 10,376 fish here, the 6th most of 8 stocked waters in Rich County.
Big Creek stocking report, last 12 months
No stocking recorded in the last 12 months. The most recent record is dated Sept. 26, 2022.
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 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 Creek stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Aug. 13, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 11 stockings here in 9 different years, 34,404 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 100% (10,376 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: September (36% of records) and August (36% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 5.3 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 3.2 to 7.6 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 10,376, the 6th most of 8 stocked waters in Rich County and 315th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Little Creek Reservoir, 5.6 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 Creek stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 7,016 | 6.3 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 3,360 | 3.2 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 799 | 11.1 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2019 | 1 | 2,019 | 10.8 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2018 | 1 | 1,118 | 3.1 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2005 | 1 | 5,008 | 5.7 in. | Brown trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 5,000 | 3.3 in. | Brown trout |
| 2003 | 1 | 5,040 | 3.0 in. | Brown trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 5,044 | 3.0 in. | Brown trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (3)
| Sept. 26, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 1,992 | 3.2 in. |
| June 7, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 5,024 | 7.6 in. |
| Sept. 14, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 3,360 | 3.2 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Big 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 Creek questions
When was Big Creek last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 26, 2022: 1,992 cutthroat trout.
What fish are in Big Creek?
DWR lists cutthroat trout as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout.
What are the fishing limits at Big 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. 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.