Northwest Sunset Pond fishing
Northwest Sunset Pond was last stocked on June 2, 2022 with 234 channel catfish (11.7 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a pond in Salt Lake County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Community Fishing water. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 234 fish here, the 38th most of 38 stocked waters in Salt Lake County.
Recent stockings at Northwest Sunset Pond
- June 2, 2022234 channel catfish, 11.7 in. average
- June 11, 2020175 channel catfish, 13.6 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Northwest Sunset Pond facts
- Last stocked
- June 2, 2022 (1,622 days ago): 234 channel catfish
- Stockings in 2026
- None recorded yet in 2026
- County
- Salt Lake County
- DWR program
- Community Fishing water
- Stocked since 2021
- channel catfish
- Likely catch (DWR)
- channel catfish
- Average size stocked
- 11.7 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 38th most fish of 38 stocked waters in Salt Lake County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- NORTHWEST SUNSET POND
- Nearest water
- Sunset Pond, 0.1 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
Northwest Sunset Pond stocking report, last 12 months
No stocking recorded in the last 12 months. The most recent record is dated June 2, 2022.
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.
Northwest Sunset Pond stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 11, 2020. Since then DWR has logged 2 stockings here in 2 different years, 409 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: channel catfish 100% (234 fish).
- Stocked fish averaged 11.7 in. from 2021 to 2026.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 234, the 38th most of 38 stocked waters in Salt Lake County and 1,040th of 1,076 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Sunset Pond, 0.1 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 Northwest Sunset Pond stocked?
Stocked in 1 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.
Northwest Sunset Pond stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 234 | 11.7 in. | Channel catfish |
| 2020 | 1 | 175 | 13.6 in. | Channel catfish |
All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (1)
| June 2, 2022 | Channel catfish | 234 | 11.7 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.
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
- Other activities
- Wildlife watching
- Facilities
- Trails/shoreline paths
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Northwest Sunset Pond questions
When was Northwest Sunset Pond last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated June 2, 2022: 234 channel catfish.
What fish are in Northwest Sunset Pond?
DWR lists channel catfish as likely catches and bluegill, common carp, green sunfish and largemouth bass as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked channel catfish.
Are there special fishing rules at Northwest Sunset 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 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.