Uinta River fishing
Uinta River was last stocked on July 14, 2026 with 676 rainbow trout (11.5 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 15,584 fish here, the 18th most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County.
Uinta River stocking report, last 12 months
| July 14, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 676 | 11.5 in. |
| July 3, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 801 | 11.5 in. |
| May 20, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 803 | 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 Uinta River stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on June 11, last on Aug. 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.
Uinta River stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 22, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 74 stockings here in 24 different years, 70,121 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (15,584 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (36% of records) and June (31% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 10.1 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 8.8 to 12.4 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 15,584, the 18th most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County and 261st of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Rainbow Lake (U-33), 3.6 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Uinta River stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2,280 | 11.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 4 | 2,800 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 3 | 2,818 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 3 | 2,361 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 4 | 2,832 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 3 | 2,493 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 3 | 2,641 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 4 | 3,503 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 2,648 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 2 | 2,561 | 8.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 2,620 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 2,571 | 8.3 in. | Trout (mixed), Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 3 | 2,613 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 4 | 2,622 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 4 | 2,621 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 3 | 4,066 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 4 | 3,136 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 3 | 3,102 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 2,095 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 2,258 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 4 | 3,148 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 4 | 5,019 | 8.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 3 | 2,811 | 9.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 2 | 4,502 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (17)
| Aug. 30, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 880 | 9.4 in. |
| July 4, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 546 | 10.1 in. |
| July 4, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 387 | 10.3 in. |
| June 11, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 987 | 10.0 in. |
| Aug. 16, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 819 | 10.8 in. |
| July 21, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 10.5 in. |
| June 28, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.2 in. |
| June 27, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,001 | 10.3 in. |
| June 9, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 800 | 11.6 in. |
| May 6, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 560 | 8.8 in. |
| June 28, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,305 | 9.4 in. |
| May 28, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 138 | 12.4 in. |
| May 28, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 864 | 9.0 in. |
| May 21, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 525 | 8.9 in. |
| July 22, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.3 in. |
| June 17, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 992 | 9.5 in. |
| May 26, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,001 | 9.2 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Uinta River 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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Uinta River questions
When is Uinta River stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Uinta River was stocked in late May to early June (3 of the last 5 years) and late June (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 14, 2026.
What fish are in Uinta River?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.
What are the fishing limits at Uinta River?
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.