Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond fishing

Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond was last stocked on Aug. 12, 2026 with 705 rainbow trout (10.2 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 4-acre pond in Iron County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Community Fishing water. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 17,015 fish here, the 6th most of 23 stocked waters in Iron County.

Iron County Community pond

Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026.

Last stockedAug. 12, 202690 days ago, rainbow trout

Fish stocked in 20262,9385 records

Records since 202128History back to 2014

Size4 Acresas listed by DWR

Recent stockings at Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond

Aug. 12, 2026705 rainbow trout, 10.2 in. average
July 9, 2026700 rainbow trout, 9.9 in. average
June 30, 2026378 tiger trout, 10.2 in. average
May 20, 2026780 rainbow trout and 375 tiger trout, 9.9 in. average
Aug. 26, 2025366 rainbow trout, 9.4 in. average
July 7, 2025506 rainbow trout, 10.5 in. average

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

Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond facts

Last stocked: Aug. 12, 2026 (90 days ago): 705 rainbow trout
Stockings in 2026: 5 (2,938 fish): 2,185 rainbow trout and 753 tiger trout
County: Iron County
Size: 4 Acres
DWR program: Community Fishing water
Stocked since 2021: rainbow trout and tiger trout
Likely catch (DWR): rainbow trout and tiger trout
Average size stocked: 9.9 in. (2021 to 2026)
County rank: 6th most fish of 23 stocked waters in Iron County since 2021
Name in DWR report: BRIAN HEAD POND
Nearest water: Mammoth Creek (Iron County), 3.3 mi
Rules: Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook

Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond stocking report, last 12 months

Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond: DWR stocking records since Nov. 10, 2025, newest first.

Aug. 12, 2026	Rainbow trout	705	10.2 in.
July 9, 2026	Rainbow trout	700	9.9 in.
June 30, 2026	Tiger trout	378	10.2 in.
May 20, 2026	Tiger trout	375	10.2 in.
May 20, 2026	Rainbow trout	780	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.

Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond stocking profile

First record in the DWR report: May 23, 2014. Since then DWR has logged 56 stockings here in 13 different years, 51,607 fish in all.
Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 73% (12,432 fish) and tiger trout 27% (4,583 fish).
Busiest months in the record: May (34% of records) and June (23% of records).
Stocked fish averaged 9.9 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 8.7 to 11.0 in.).
Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 17,015, the 6th most of 23 stocked waters in Iron County and 250th of 1,076 statewide.
Nearest other water with a page: Mammoth Creek (Iron County), 3.3 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 Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond stocked?

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

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

mid to late Auguststocked in 4 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

2025 stocking: 5 records, first on May 21, last on Aug. 26.

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.

Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond stocking history by year

Bristlecone (Brian Head) 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	5	2,938	10.0 in.	Rainbow trout, Tiger trout
2025	5	2,749	10.1 in.	Rainbow trout, Tiger trout
2024	5	2,825	9.6 in.	Rainbow trout, Tiger trout
2023	4	2,800	9.5 in.	Rainbow trout, Tiger trout
2022	5	2,814	9.9 in.	Rainbow trout, Tiger trout
2021	4	2,889	10.1 in.	Rainbow trout, Tiger trout
2020	4	4,060	10.0 in.	Rainbow trout, Tiger trout
2019	4	5,932	10.7 in.	Tiger trout, Rainbow trout
2018	5	5,044	9.7 in.	Rainbow trout, Tiger trout
2017	5	5,017	9.8 in.	Rainbow trout, Tiger trout
2016	4	5,003	9.9 in.	Rainbow trout, Tiger trout
2015	3	5,020	10.3 in.	Tiger trout, Rainbow trout
2014	3	4,516	8.4 in.	Rainbow trout, Brook trout

All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (23)

Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond: DWR stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025.

Aug. 26, 2025	Rainbow trout	366	9.4 in.
July 7, 2025	Rainbow trout	506	10.5 in.
June 23, 2025	Rainbow trout	529	10.3 in.
May 21, 2025	Rainbow trout	600	10.2 in.
May 21, 2025	Tiger trout	748	9.9 in.
Aug. 12, 2024	Rainbow trout	513	9.9 in.
July 2, 2024	Rainbow trout	527	9.7 in.
July 1, 2024	Tiger trout	412	9.0 in.
June 12, 2024	Tiger trout	373	9.0 in.
May 21, 2024	Rainbow trout	1,000	9.9 in.
Aug. 15, 2023	Rainbow trout	720	8.8 in.
June 29, 2023	Rainbow trout	599	10.7 in.
May 24, 2023	Rainbow trout	713	10.0 in.
May 23, 2023	Tiger trout	768	8.7 in.
Aug. 22, 2022	Rainbow trout	509	9.4 in.
July 12, 2022	Rainbow trout	517	10.3 in.
June 8, 2022	Rainbow trout	504	11.0 in.
May 26, 2022	Rainbow trout	505	11.0 in.
May 17, 2022	Tiger trout	779	8.7 in.
June 30, 2021	Rainbow trout	1,155	10.5 in.
June 23, 2021	Rainbow trout	504	10.5 in.
May 24, 2021	Rainbow trout	480	10.0 in.
May 20, 2021	Tiger trout	750	9.2 in.

Fishing rules

Community fishing waters (statewide rule for these ponds)2026 guidebook, p. 31

Daily limit: 2 fish; common carp are not counted.
Tiger muskie may not be kept; release every one right away.
Anglers are asked to release all largemouth bass voluntarily.
Open only while the community park is open to the public.
Spanish Oaks Reservoir and Manila Creek Pond: closed Dec. 1 until 6 a.m. on the last Saturday of February.

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

Access and facilities

Boating: Hand launch
Accessible: Limited wheelchair access, Picnic tables, Trails/shoreline paths

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

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Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond questions

When is Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond stocked?

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond was stocked in late May (5 of the last 5 years), late June (3 of the last 5 years), early to mid July (3 of the last 5 years) and mid to late August (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Aug. 12, 2026.

What fish are in Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond?

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

Are there special fishing rules at Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond?

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 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.