Green River fishing

Green River was last stocked on Aug. 4, 2026 with 640 rainbow trout (10.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Daggett County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 118,104 fish here, the 2nd most of 38 stocked waters in Daggett County.

Stocking data fetched Sept. 25, 2026.
Last stockedAug. 4, 202651 days ago, rainbow trout
Fish stocked in 202624,5269 records
Records since 202147History back to 2002
Stocked species3rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and chub

Green River stocking report, last 12 months

Green River: DWR stocking records since Sept. 24, 2025, newest first.
Aug. 4, 2026 Rainbow trout 640 10.8 in.
July 21, 2026 Rainbow trout 1,675 12.0 in.
July 19, 2026 Rainbow trout 1,328 12.0 in.
April 15, 2026 Chub 8 8.2 in.
April 15, 2026 Chub 4,022 8.2 in.
April 15, 2026 Chub 4,339 8.4 in.
March 9, 2026 Rainbow trout 4,872 11.4 in.
March 9, 2026 Rainbow trout 4,758 11.3 in.
March 2, 2026 Rainbow trout 2,884 11.2 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 Green River stocked?

Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.

late Junestocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.
early to mid Julystocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

2025 stocking: 9 records, first on June 6, last on June 27.

Years with a stocking in each third of the month, 2021 to 2025:012345

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.

Green River stocking profile

  • First record in the DWR report: May 29, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 183 stockings here in 25 different years, 601,267 fish in all.
  • Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 79% (93,788 fish), cutthroat trout 10% (12,336 fish) and chub 10% (11,980 fish).
  • Busiest months in the record: June (37% of records) and May (19% of records).
  • Stocked fish averaged 9.1 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 3.9 to 12.0 in.). The yearly average was 10.0 in. in 2021 and 9.3 in. in 2025.
  • Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 118,104, the 2nd most of 38 stocked waters in Daggett County and 50th of 1,068 statewide.
  • Nearest other water with a page: Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam, 6.3 mi away.
  • Other water with this name: Green River (Southeastern Utah) in Emery County, 130.1 mi away.
  • Other water with this name: Green River (Northeastern Utah) in Uintah County, 52.2 mi away.

Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.

Green River stocking history by year

Green River: DWR stocking records per year. Fish counts are totals of all records that year; average length is weighted by the number of fish.
YearRecordsFishAvg. lengthSpecies
2026924,52610.4 in.Rainbow trout, Chub
2025918,5489.3 in.Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout
2024527,5106.6 in.Rainbow trout
2023515,8709.5 in.Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout
2022412,4989.5 in.Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout
20211519,15210.0 in.Rainbow trout, Chub
2020415,1479.4 in.Rainbow trout
2019310,4659.9 in.Rainbow trout
2018823,1269.6 in.Rainbow trout, Chub
2017721,1179.6 in.Rainbow trout, Chub
2016625,2458.8 in.Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Chub
2015626,9478.9 in.Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Chub
2014620,1477.2 in.Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout
2013721,5917.9 in.Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout
2012512,6989.4 in.Chub, Rainbow trout
20111031,2068.0 in.Chub, Rainbow trout
2010925,1688.3 in.Rainbow trout
20091032,7477.8 in.Chub, Rainbow trout
20081441,9636.0 in.Cutthroat trout, Chub, Rainbow trout
20071230,7908.6 in.Chub, Rainbow trout
2006537,36210.1 in.Chub, Sucker, Rainbow trout
2005413,4387.8 in.Rainbow trout
2004425,0067.6 in.Rainbow trout
2003528,4707.4 in.Chub, Rainbow trout
20021140,5306.8 in.Sucker, Chub, Trout (mixed), Rainbow trout
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (38)
Green River: DWR stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025.
June 27, 2025 Rainbow trout 612 10.2 in.
June 27, 2025 Rainbow trout 3,555 10.2 in.
June 25, 2025 Rainbow trout 4,051 10.2 in.
June 24, 2025 Rainbow trout 2,142 10.0 in.
June 24, 2025 Rainbow trout 2,148 10.0 in.
June 6, 2025 Cutthroat trout 1,510 7.5 in.
June 6, 2025 Cutthroat trout 1,510 7.5 in.
June 6, 2025 Cutthroat trout 1,510 7.5 in.
June 6, 2025 Cutthroat trout 1,510 7.5 in.
Sept. 28, 2024 Rainbow trout 15,023 3.9 in.
July 5, 2024 Rainbow trout 4,342 10.0 in.
July 5, 2024 Rainbow trout 3,810 9.8 in.
July 3, 2024 Rainbow trout 1,981 9.8 in.
July 3, 2024 Rainbow trout 2,354 9.8 in.
Nov. 20, 2023 Rainbow trout 3,074 10.0 in.
Nov. 17, 2023 Rainbow trout 3,001 10.1 in.
June 30, 2023 Rainbow trout 6,501 10.1 in.
June 15, 2023 Cutthroat trout 1,647 7.4 in.
June 15, 2023 Cutthroat trout 1,647 7.4 in.
Sept. 27, 2022 Rainbow trout 451 11.4 in.
July 11, 2022 Rainbow trout 4,320 9.8 in.
July 11, 2022 Rainbow trout 4,725 9.8 in.
June 30, 2022 Cutthroat trout 3,002 8.5 in.
July 19, 2021 Rainbow trout 959 10.3 in.
July 19, 2021 Rainbow trout 959 10.3 in.
July 19, 2021 Rainbow trout 959 10.3 in.
July 19, 2021 Rainbow trout 959 10.3 in.
July 12, 2021 Rainbow trout 1,254 10.6 in.
July 12, 2021 Rainbow trout 996 10.0 in.
July 12, 2021 Rainbow trout 996 10.0 in.
July 12, 2021 Rainbow trout 1,254 10.6 in.
July 7, 2021 Rainbow trout 1,045 10.6 in.
July 7, 2021 Rainbow trout 1,045 10.6 in.
July 7, 2021 Rainbow trout 1,045 10.6 in.
July 7, 2021 Rainbow trout 1,045 10.6 in.
April 22, 2021 Chub 1,806 10.3 in.
April 22, 2021 Chub 1,805 10.3 in.
April 7, 2021 Rainbow trout 3,025 7.9 in.

Fishing rules

Green River, Carbon, Daggett, Emery, Grand, San Juan, Uintah and Wayne counties2026 guidebook, p. 33

Sections: (a) Flaming Gorge Dam downriver to the Colorado River confluence; (b) Colorado state line in Browns Park upstream to Flaming Gorge Dam, including Gorge Creek (enters at Little Hole); (c) Colorado state line downriver to the Sand Wash boat launch.

  • (a) Dam to Colorado River: Channel catfish: no limit.
  • (a) Dam to Colorado River: Burbot, northern pike, smallmouth bass and walleye: no limit, and none may be released; every one caught must be killed right away.
  • (a) Dam to Colorado River: Threatened and endangered fish live here; any caught must be released immediately (see the prohibited fish list on p. 16).
  • (b) Browns Park to the dam: trout limit 3, made up of 2 under 15 inches and 1 over 22 inches.
  • (b) Browns Park to the dam: all trout from 15 to 22 inches must be released right away.
  • (b) Browns Park to the dam: Burbot, northern pike, smallmouth bass and walleye: no limit, and none may be released; every one caught must be killed right away.
  • (b) Browns Park to the dam: no fishing from a boat with a motor between the Utah-Colorado state line and Flaming Gorge Dam.
  • (c) Colorado line to Sand Wash: all roundtail chub must be released right away.
  • (b) Browns Park to the dam: artificial flies and lures only.

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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Green River questions

When is Green River stocked?

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Green River was stocked in late June (3 of the last 5 years) and early to mid July (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Aug. 4, 2026.

What fish are in Green River?

Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and chub.

Are there special fishing rules at Green River?

Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.

Sources

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.