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.

Stocking data fetched Sept. 25, 2026.
Last stockedJune 26, 202690 days ago, rainbow trout
Fish stocked in 20261,0002 records
Records since 202113History back to 2002
Stocked species2rainbow trout and cutthroat trout

Strawberry River stocking report, last 12 months

Strawberry River: DWR stocking records since Sept. 24, 2025, newest first.
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.

late May to early Junestocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.
late June to early Julystocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

2025 stocking: 1 record, first on June 26.

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.

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

Strawberry 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
202621,00011.4 in.Rainbow trout
2025150010.3 in.Rainbow trout
202421,0089.8 in.Rainbow trout
2023399910.7 in.Rainbow trout
202221,0009.4 in.Rainbow trout
202137,5782.7 in.Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout
202029879.5 in.Rainbow trout
201921,02910.6 in.Rainbow trout
201815009.0 in.Rainbow trout
201721,00210.1 in.Rainbow trout
201611,00511.5 in.Rainbow trout
200231,3929.4 in.Brown trout, Rainbow trout
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (11)
Strawberry River: DWR stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025.
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

Strawberry River, Duchesne and Wasatch counties2026 guidebook, p. 42

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.

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.