Thistle Creek fishing
Thistle Creek was last stocked on Sept. 15, 2026 with 5,054 cutthroat trout (2.7 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Utah County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 29,614 fish here, the 21st most of 58 stocked waters in Utah County.
Thistle Creek stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 15, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 5,054 | 2.7 in. |
| May 21, 2026 | Brown trout | 2,000 | 3.8 in. |
| Sept. 30, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 2,502 | 3.2 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 Thistle Creek stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on July 1, last on Sept. 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.
Thistle Creek stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 27, 2015. Since then DWR has logged 17 stockings here in 9 different years, 50,455 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 58% (17,089 fish) and brown trout 42% (12,525 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: September (24% of records) and July (24% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 3.6 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.1 to 5.7 in.). The yearly average was 3.6 in. in 2021 and 4.2 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 29,614, the 21st most of 58 stocked waters in Utah County and 182nd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Diamond Fork River, 5.2 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Thistle Creek stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7,054 | 3.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 4,703 | 4.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 4,612 | 3.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 2,200 | 4.9 in. | Brown trout |
| 2022 | 3 | 5,593 | 3.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 5,452 | 3.6 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2020 | 3 | 15,598 | 3.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2019 | 1 | 3,510 | 2.5 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2015 | 1 | 1,733 | 6.5 in. | Brown trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (9)
| July 1, 2025 | Brown trout | 2,201 | 5.5 in. |
| Sept. 9, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 2,512 | 2.5 in. |
| July 17, 2024 | Brown trout | 2,100 | 5.7 in. |
| June 29, 2023 | Brown trout | 2,200 | 4.9 in. |
| Oct. 20, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 1,011 | 2.7 in. |
| Sept. 21, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 2,502 | 2.1 in. |
| June 23, 2022 | Brown trout | 2,080 | 5.0 in. |
| Oct. 4, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 3,508 | 2.5 in. |
| June 22, 2021 | Brown trout | 1,944 | 5.5 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Thistle 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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Thistle Creek questions
When is Thistle Creek stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Thistle Creek was stocked in late June (3 of the last 5 years) and late September to early October (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 15, 2026.
What fish are in Thistle Creek?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout and brown trout.
What are the fishing limits at Thistle 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. 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.