Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) fishing
Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) was last stocked on May 20, 2026 with 250 rainbow trout (10.9 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 1-acre pond in Cache County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Community Fishing water. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 8,497 fish here, the 8th most of 13 stocked waters in Cache County.
Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) stocking report, last 12 months
| May 20, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 250 | 10.9 in. |
| May 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 250 | 11.7 in. |
| Oct. 8, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 400 | 10.5 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 Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 3 records, first on April 22, last on Oct. 8.
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.
Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: April 6, 2004. Since then DWR has logged 114 stockings here in 23 different years, 48,606 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (8,497 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: April (34% of records) and May (21% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 10.6 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 8.0 to 17.1 in.). The yearly average was 9.7 in. in 2021 and 10.7 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 8,497, the 8th most of 13 stocked waters in Cache County and 349th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: First Dam on the Logan River, 3.5 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 500 | 11.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 3 | 1,000 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 5 | 1,501 | 11.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 4 | 1,700 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 4 | 1,900 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 4 | 1,896 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 3 | 2,101 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 3 | 2,101 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 2,100 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 4 | 1,993 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 4 | 2,102 | 9.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 4 | 2,321 | 8.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 5 | 2,596 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 6 | 3,017 | 8.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 5 | 2,643 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 5 | 2,623 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 11 | 3,214 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 5 | 1,433 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 6 | 3,012 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 8 | 3,851 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
| 2006 | 4 | 1,598 | 9.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 8 | 1,879 | 13.3 in. | Channel catfish, Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 8 | 1,525 | 12.2 in. | Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (19)
| May 7, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 300 | 10.9 in. |
| April 22, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 300 | 10.8 in. |
| Nov. 4, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 401 | 10.6 in. |
| Oct. 22, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 400 | 10.6 in. |
| Sept. 24, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 300 | 9.9 in. |
| April 22, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 300 | 11.4 in. |
| April 18, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 100 | 17.1 in. |
| Oct. 14, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.2 in. |
| June 12, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 299 | 11.4 in. |
| May 22, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 301 | 11.0 in. |
| April 26, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 600 | 11.0 in. |
| Oct. 25, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 11.4 in. |
| May 12, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 300 | 10.2 in. |
| April 28, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 300 | 9.7 in. |
| April 20, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 300 | 9.1 in. |
| Oct. 19, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 11.6 in. |
| Sept. 21, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.1 in. |
| April 20, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 497 | 8.7 in. |
| April 6, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 400 | 8.0 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
- Facilities
- Restrooms
- Accessible
- Fishing piers, Picnic tables, Wheelchair access
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) questions
When is Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) was stocked in mid to late April (5 of the last 5 years), late September to early October (3 of the last 5 years) and mid to late October (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated May 20, 2026.
What fish are in Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond)?
DWR lists bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish and rainbow trout as likely catches and largemouth bass as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Skylars Pond (West Willow 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.