Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon) fishing
Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon) was last stocked on Sept. 14, 2026 with 3,002 arctic grayling (2.1 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Utah County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 35,565 fish here, the 14th most of 58 stocked waters in Utah County.
Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon) stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 14, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 3,002 | 2.1 in. |
| July 22, 2026 | Brook trout | 1,300 | 3.0 in. |
| July 20, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 3,001 | 2.8 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 Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon) stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on June 25, last on Sept. 10.
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.
Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 25, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 43 stockings here in 24 different years, 116,295 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 65% (23,038 fish), brook trout 18% (6,515 fish) and arctic grayling 17% (6,012 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (44% of records) and September (28% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.6 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.1 to 3.7 in.). The yearly average was 2.6 in. in 2021 and 3.5 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 35,565, the 14th most of 58 stocked waters in Utah County and 145th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: White Pine Lake, 1.4 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Silver Lake (Big Cottonwood Canyon) in Salt Lake County, 7.2 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids V761 and IV420).
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 7,303 | 2.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 4,311 | 3.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 6,313 | 2.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 7,308 | 2.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 5,320 | 2.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 5,010 | 2.6 in. | Cutthroat trout, Arctic grayling |
| 2020 | 3 | 6,510 | 2.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 8,492 | 2.4 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 9,354 | 3.2 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 6,568 | 2.7 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 1,546 | 2.7 in. | Brook trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 8,026 | 2.4 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2014 | 1 | 7,040 | 2.3 in. | Arctic grayling |
| 2013 | 2 | 5,507 | 3.0 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 1,500 | 2.4 in. | Brook trout |
| 2010 | 2 | 5,460 | 2.2 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 5,531 | 1.8 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 4,000 | 1.8 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 3,004 | 2.4 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 2,697 | 2.4 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2005 | 1 | 1,501 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 994 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2003 | 1 | 1,501 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 1,499 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (10)
| Sept. 10, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 3,011 | 3.7 in. |
| June 25, 2025 | Brook trout | 1,300 | 3.0 in. |
| Sept. 24, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 5,018 | 2.4 in. |
| July 1, 2024 | Brook trout | 1,295 | 2.9 in. |
| Sept. 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 6,008 | 2.3 in. |
| July 14, 2023 | Brook trout | 1,300 | 2.7 in. |
| Sept. 19, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 4,000 | 2.4 in. |
| June 27, 2022 | Brook trout | 1,320 | 2.8 in. |
| Sept. 21, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 2,000 | 2.5 in. |
| Sept. 21, 2021 | Arctic grayling | 3,010 | 2.6 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon) 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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Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon) questions
When is Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon) stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon) was stocked in late June to early July (3 of the last 5 years) and early to mid September (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 14, 2026.
What fish are in Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon)?
DWR lists arctic grayling and brook trout as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout, brook trout and arctic grayling.
What are the fishing limits at Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon)?
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. 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.