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.
Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond stocking report, last 12 months
| 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 | Rainbow trout | 780 | 9.8 in. |
| May 20, 2026 | Tiger trout | 375 | 10.2 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 Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 5 records, first on May 21, last on Aug. 26.
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.
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 248th of 1,068 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.
Bristlecone (Brian Head) Pond stocking history by year
| 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 Sept. 24, 2025 (23)
| 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
- 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.
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.
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.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Sept. 25, 2026. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. 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.