Benches Pond fishing

Benches Pond was last stocked on June 25, 2026 with 999 rainbow trout (10.4 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a pond in Sanpete County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 20,509 fish here, the 21st most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County.

Sanpete County

Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026.

Last stockedJune 25, 2026138 days ago, rainbow trout

Fish stocked in 20264,0004 records

Records since 202121History back to 2002

Size3as listed by DWR

Recent stockings at Benches Pond

June 25, 2026999 rainbow trout, 10.4 in. average
June 16, 2026999 rainbow trout, 9.8 in. average
May 20, 20261,003 rainbow trout, 9.0 in. average
April 21, 2026999 rainbow trout, 9.8 in. average
July 29, 20251,001 rainbow trout, 10.2 in. average
July 14, 20251,003 rainbow trout, 11.1 in. average

Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.

Benches Pond facts

Last stocked: June 25, 2026 (138 days ago): 999 rainbow trout
Stockings in 2026: 4 (4,000 fish): 4,000 rainbow trout
County: Sanpete County
Size: 3
Stocked since 2021: rainbow trout
Likely catch (DWR): rainbow trout
Average size stocked: 10.5 in. (2021 to 2026)
County rank: 21st most fish of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County since 2021
Name in DWR report: BENCHS POND
Nearest water: Fairview Lakes, 1.2 mi
Rules: Statewide rules (no water-specific entry in the 2026 guidebook)

Latest fishing report

DWR report dated Sept. 4, 202667 days old, seasonal outlook

Fall outlook: rainbow trout are plentiful, and DWR expects good to excellent fishing, particularly as the water cools. Popular flies, lures and baits should all catch fish.

This report is more than 60 days old. Conditions have likely changed.

Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 4, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.

Benches Pond stocking report, last 12 months

Benches Pond: DWR stocking records since Nov. 10, 2025, newest first.

June 25, 2026	Rainbow trout	999	10.4 in.
June 16, 2026	Rainbow trout	999	9.8 in.
May 20, 2026	Rainbow trout	1,003	9.0 in.
April 21, 2026	Rainbow trout	999	9.8 in.

Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026; newest record dated Nov. 19, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.

Benches Pond stocking profile

First record in the DWR report: May 13, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 207 stockings here in 25 different years, 126,670 fish in all.
Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (20,509 fish).
Busiest months in the record: June (34% of records) and July (28% of records).
Stocked fish averaged 10.5 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 9.0 to 12.3 in.).
Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 20,509, the 21st most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County and 226th of 1,076 statewide.
Nearest other water with a page: Fairview Lakes, 1.2 mi away.

Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.

When is Benches Pond stocked?

Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.

late Maystocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

early to mid Junestocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

late Junestocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

early to mid Julystocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

late Julystocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

2025 stocking: 4 records, first on May 27, last on July 29.

Years with a stocking in each third of the month, 2021 to 2025:012345

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.

Benches Pond stocking history by year

Benches Pond: DWR stocking records per year. Fish counts are totals of all records that year; average length is weighted by the number of fish.
Year	Records	Fish	Avg. length	Species
2026	4	4,000	9.7 in.	Rainbow trout
2025	4	4,002	10.8 in.	Rainbow trout
2024	4	3,998	10.3 in.	Rainbow trout
2023	4	3,999	10.5 in.	Rainbow trout
2022	2	2,006	11.1 in.	Rainbow trout
2021	3	2,504	10.6 in.	Rainbow trout
2020	4	4,009	10.6 in.	Rainbow trout
2019	8	5,019	11.2 in.	Rainbow trout
2018	8	5,066	10.7 in.	Rainbow trout
2017	5	5,002	9.5 in.	Rainbow trout
2016	7	4,530	10.5 in.	Rainbow trout
2015	9	5,017	10.0 in.	Rainbow trout
2014	10	5,052	10.1 in.	Rainbow trout
2013	9	5,044	9.7 in.	Rainbow trout
2012	9	5,016	9.8 in.	Rainbow trout
2011	10	5,022	10.4 in.	Rainbow trout
2010	18	8,808	10.3 in.	Rainbow trout
2009	18	8,627	10.7 in.	Rainbow trout
2008	18	7,000	9.9 in.	Rainbow trout
2007	10	7,502	9.7 in.	Rainbow trout, Tiger trout
2006	9	5,569	10.6 in.	Rainbow trout
2005	7	3,369	11.0 in.	Rainbow trout
2004	8	4,824	9.3 in.	Rainbow trout
2003	9	5,308	9.4 in.	Rainbow trout
2002	10	6,377	9.7 in.	Rainbow trout

All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (17)

Benches Pond: DWR stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025.

July 29, 2025	Rainbow trout	1,001	10.2 in.
July 14, 2025	Rainbow trout	1,003	11.1 in.
June 25, 2025	Rainbow trout	1,000	9.7 in.
May 27, 2025	Rainbow trout	998	12.3 in.
July 23, 2024	Rainbow trout	1,001	9.5 in.
July 1, 2024	Rainbow trout	1,000	10.8 in.
June 19, 2024	Rainbow trout	998	10.6 in.
May 30, 2024	Rainbow trout	999	10.4 in.
Aug. 7, 2023	Rainbow trout	1,000	10.8 in.
July 19, 2023	Rainbow trout	999	9.8 in.
June 14, 2023	Rainbow trout	1,000	10.8 in.
June 7, 2023	Rainbow trout	1,000	10.8 in.
June 21, 2022	Rainbow trout	999	11.2 in.
June 2, 2022	Rainbow trout	1,007	11.0 in.
July 21, 2021	Rainbow trout	504	10.1 in.
June 29, 2021	Rainbow trout	500	10.8 in.
May 26, 2021	Rainbow trout	1,500	10.8 in.

Fishing rules

No water-specific entry for Benches Pond in the 2026 guidebook: statewide limits apply unless a group entry (such as a drainage) covers it.

From the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook, in our own words. Rules can change mid-year: check wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing.

Access and facilities

Accessible: Limited wheelchair access, Restrooms
Facilities: Restrooms

Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.

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Benches Pond questions

When is Benches Pond stocked?

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Benches Pond was stocked in late May (3 of the last 5 years), early to mid June (3 of the last 5 years), late June (3 of the last 5 years), early to mid July (3 of the last 5 years) and late July (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated June 25, 2026.

What fish are in Benches Pond?

DWR lists rainbow trout as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.

Sources

Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Nov. 10, 2026. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Nov. 10, 2026. Found an error? Tell us. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.