West Fork Smiths Fork fishing
West Fork Smiths Fork was last stocked on July 7, 2026 with 250 cutthroat trout (14.0 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 3,367 fish here, the 53rd most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County.
West Fork Smiths Fork stocking report, last 12 months
| July 7, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 250 | 14.0 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 West Fork Smiths Fork stocked?
Stocked in 2 of the last 5 years (2021 to 2025). We show a pattern only when a water was stocked in at least 3 of the last 5 years, so this page shows the stocking history only.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. How we read stocking patterns.
West Fork Smiths Fork stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Aug. 9, 2022. Since then DWR has logged 4 stockings here in 3 different years, 3,367 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 100% (3,367 fish).
- Stocked fish averaged 4.0 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.7 to 15.3 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 3,367, the 53rd most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County and 529th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Marsh Lake (G-19), 4.7 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
West Fork Smiths Fork stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 250 | 14.0 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 3,018 | 2.8 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 99 | 15.3 in. | Cutthroat trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (3)
| Sept. 29, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 2,725 | 1.7 in. |
| July 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 293 | 13.3 in. |
| Aug. 9, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 99 | 15.3 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for West Fork Smiths 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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West Fork Smiths Fork questions
When was West Fork Smiths Fork last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 7, 2026: 250 cutthroat trout.
What fish are in West Fork Smiths Fork?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout.
What are the fishing limits at West Fork Smiths 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.