Hinkins Pond fishing
Hinkins Pond was last stocked on June 4, 2026 with 1,002 rainbow trout (9.4 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a pond in Emery County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 7,429 fish here, the 12th most of 15 stocked waters in Emery County.
Hinkins Pond stocking report, last 12 months
| June 4, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,002 | 9.4 in. |
| May 27, 2026 | Brown trout | 501 | 3.0 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 Hinkins Pond stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on April 8, last on May 13.
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.
Hinkins Pond stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 27, 2015. Since then DWR has logged 40 stockings here in 12 different years, 17,878 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 57% (4,261 fish) and brown trout 43% (3,168 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (35% of records) and May (30% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 7.1 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.9 to 11.9 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 7,429, the 12th most of 15 stocked waters in Emery County and 375th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Straight Canyon Creek, 9.6 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Hinkins Pond stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1,503 | 7.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 1,003 | 7.4 in. | Brown trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 1,000 | 6.7 in. | Brown trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 3 | 1,557 | 7.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 1,116 | 5.8 in. | Brown trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 3 | 1,250 | 7.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2020 | 3 | 1,280 | 7.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2019 | 5 | 2,035 | 8.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2018 | 5 | 2,018 | 8.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2017 | 6 | 2,051 | 8.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2016 | 6 | 2,062 | 8.6 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2015 | 1 | 1,003 | 6.5 in. | Brown trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (12)
| May 13, 2025 | Brown trout | 506 | 2.9 in. |
| April 8, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 497 | 11.9 in. |
| June 1, 2024 | Brown trout | 501 | 2.5 in. |
| May 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 10.9 in. |
| Oct. 11, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 11.9 in. |
| May 11, 2023 | Brown trout | 551 | 1.9 in. |
| April 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 506 | 10.3 in. |
| May 9, 2022 | Brown trout | 615 | 2.1 in. |
| May 5, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 10.4 in. |
| June 16, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 250 | 10.8 in. |
| May 18, 2021 | Brown trout | 494 | 2.6 in. |
| April 28, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 506 | 10.3 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Hinkins Pond 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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Hinkins Pond questions
When is Hinkins Pond stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Hinkins Pond was stocked in late April to early May (3 of the last 5 years) and mid May (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated June 4, 2026.
What fish are in Hinkins Pond?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout and brown trout.
What are the fishing limits at Hinkins Pond?
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.