Hayden Fork fishing
Hayden Fork was last stocked on July 27, 2026 with 200 rainbow trout (10.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Summit County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 3,887 fish here, the 49th most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County.
Hayden Fork stocking report, last 12 months
| July 27, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 200 | 10.8 in. |
| July 14, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 200 | 10.8 in. |
| June 30, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 251 | 10.5 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 Hayden Fork stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 3 records, first on July 9, last on July 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.
Hayden Fork stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 12, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 68 stockings here in 24 different years, 17,434 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (3,887 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (65% of records) and June (26% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 10.5 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 9.3 to 12.4 in.). The yearly average was 9.3 in. in 2021 and 11.0 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 3,887, the 49th most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County and 498th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Ruth Lake (BR-40), 1.2 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Hayden Fork stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 651 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 3 | 651 | 11.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 3 | 671 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 4 | 656 | 11.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 3 | 597 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 3 | 661 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 4 | 1,206 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 4 | 903 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 895 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 3 | 900 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 3 | 898 | 11.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 3 | 900 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 3 | 900 | 10.3 in. | Trout (mixed), Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 2 | 300 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 3 | 900 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 3 | 899 | 11.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 3 | 899 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 3 | 898 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 498 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 411 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 390 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 2 | 501 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 751 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 2 | 498 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (16)
| July 30, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 150 | 12.4 in. |
| July 14, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 251 | 10.4 in. |
| July 9, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 250 | 10.8 in. |
| July 29, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 207 | 10.3 in. |
| July 15, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 200 | 10.0 in. |
| July 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 264 | 10.1 in. |
| Aug. 8, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 150 | 11.7 in. |
| Aug. 2, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 200 | 12.1 in. |
| July 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 201 | 11.3 in. |
| July 3, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 105 | 11.3 in. |
| Aug. 1, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 200 | 10.0 in. |
| July 19, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 201 | 10.1 in. |
| July 5, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 196 | 10.1 in. |
| July 19, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 210 | 9.3 in. |
| July 7, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 250 | 9.3 in. |
| June 21, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 201 | 9.3 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Hayden Fork 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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Hayden Fork questions
When is Hayden Fork stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Hayden Fork was stocked in early to mid July (5 of the last 5 years) and late July to early August (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 27, 2026.
What fish are in Hayden Fork?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.
What are the fishing limits at Hayden Fork?
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.