Strawberry River (Duchesne County) fishing
Strawberry River was last stocked on June 26, 2026 with 500 rainbow trout (11.7 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Duchesne County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 12,085 fish here, the 21st most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County.
Strawberry River stocking report, last 12 months
| June 26, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 11.7 in. |
| June 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 11.1 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 Strawberry River stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on June 26.
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.
Strawberry River stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 13, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 24 stockings here in 12 different years, 18,000 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 59% (7,090 fish) and rainbow trout 41% (4,995 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (33% of records) and May (21% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 5.6 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.2 to 11.7 in.). The yearly average was 2.7 in. in 2021 and 10.3 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 12,085, the 21st most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County and 292nd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Strawberry River (Starvation to Duchesne), 1.7 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Strawberry River in Wasatch County, 33.5 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids IIBE060-01 and IIBE060-05).
- Other water with this name: Strawberry River (Starvation to Duchesne) in Duchesne County, 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.
Strawberry River stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1,000 | 11.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 500 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 1,008 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 3 | 999 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 1,000 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 3 | 7,578 | 2.7 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 987 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 1,029 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 1 | 500 | 9.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 1,002 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 1,005 | 11.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 3 | 1,392 | 9.4 in. | Brown trout, Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (11)
| June 26, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.3 in. |
| July 9, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.1 in. |
| June 13, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 508 | 9.4 in. |
| Aug. 9, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 340 | 10.8 in. |
| May 25, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 329 | 10.0 in. |
| April 25, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 330 | 11.2 in. |
| July 1, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 9.6 in. |
| June 9, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 9.1 in. |
| Oct. 28, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 5,010 | 2.3 in. |
| Oct. 25, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 2,080 | 2.2 in. |
| May 28, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 488 | 9.2 in. |
Fishing rules
Sections: Red Creek confluence near Pinnacles up to Soldier Creek Dam, including all flowing and standing water and instream lakes and ponds.
- No overnight camping on division land.
- 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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Strawberry River questions
When is Strawberry River stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Strawberry River was stocked in late May to early June (3 of the last 5 years) and late June to early July (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated June 26, 2026.
What fish are in Strawberry River?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Strawberry River?
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. 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.