Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) fishing
Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) was last stocked on March 12, 2026 with 1,021 rainbow trout (11.2 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 15-acre pond in Washington County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Community Fishing water. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 30,104 fish here, the 7th most of 17 stocked waters in Washington County.
Recent stockings at Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond)
- March 12, 20261,021 rainbow trout, 11.2 in. average
- Feb. 25, 2026428 rainbow trout, 10.8 in. average
- Feb. 13, 2026483 rainbow trout, 10.8 in. average
- Feb. 3, 2026318 rainbow trout, 10.4 in. average
- Jan. 20, 2026462 rainbow trout, 9.7 in. average
- Jan. 6, 2026432 rainbow trout, 9.9 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) facts
- Last stocked
- March 12, 2026 (243 days ago): 1,021 rainbow trout
- Stockings in 2026
- 7 (3,144 fish): 3,144 rainbow trout
- County
- Washington County
- Size
- 15 acres
- DWR program
- Community Fishing water
- Stocked since 2021
- rainbow trout and largemouth bass
- Likely catch (DWR)
- rainbow trout
- Average size stocked
- 9.9 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 7th most fish of 17 stocked waters in Washington County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- STRATTON P
- Nearest water
- Quail Creek Reservoir, 0.9 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) stocking report, last 12 months
| March 12, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 415 | 11.2 in. |
| March 12, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 606 | 11.2 in. |
| Feb. 25, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 428 | 10.8 in. |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 483 | 10.8 in. |
| Feb. 3, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 318 | 10.4 in. |
| Jan. 20, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 462 | 9.7 in. |
| Jan. 6, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 432 | 9.9 in. |
| Dec. 23, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 450 | 9.5 in. |
| Dec. 9, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 467 | 9.2 in. |
| Nov. 25, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 455 | 8.7 in. |
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.
Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: April 26, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 295 stockings here in 25 different years, 177,273 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 98% (29,604 fish) and largemouth bass 2% (500 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: January (19% of records) and March (18% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 9.9 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.8 to 16.5 in.). The yearly average was 10.7 in. in 2021 and 9.1 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 30,104, the 7th most of 17 stocked waters in Washington County and 181st of 1,076 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Quail Creek Reservoir, 0.9 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 Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 9 records, first on Jan. 7, last on Dec. 23.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.
Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3,144 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 9 | 5,452 | 9.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 9 | 4,673 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 9 | 5,744 | 9.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass |
| 2022 | 13 | 5,700 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 12 | 5,391 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 11 | 6,003 | 11.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 13 | 7,985 | 11.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 12 | 5,945 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 9 | 5,247 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 12 | 6,774 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 17 | 17,390 | 5.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Bluegill, Largemouth bass |
| 2014 | 14 | 6,841 | 11.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 13 | 6,488 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 18 | 6,917 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 18 | 7,895 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 21 | 10,370 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 16 | 8,813 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 19 | 14,449 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 10 | 7,352 | 11.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 5 | 4,742 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 11 | 6,104 | 11.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2004 | 5 | 4,196 | 11.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 6 | 6,433 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 6 | 7,225 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (49)
| Nov. 4, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 492 | 7.9 in. |
| March 21, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,026 | 9.0 in. |
| March 4, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 453 | 8.5 in. |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 265 | 10.3 in. |
| Feb. 5, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 959 | 9.9 in. |
| Jan. 7, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 885 | 9.1 in. |
| Dec. 16, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 925 | 8.5 in. |
| Nov. 12, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 510 | 9.9 in. |
| March 27, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 734 | 9.6 in. |
| March 11, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 560 | 9.2 in. |
| Feb. 27, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 492 | 10.6 in. |
| Feb. 14, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 466 | 10.8 in. |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 482 | 10.6 in. |
| Jan. 3, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 294 | 10.2 in. |
| Jan. 3, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 210 | 10.4 in. |
| Dec. 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 416 | 10.1 in. |
| Dec. 6, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 948 | 9.7 in. |
| Nov. 8, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 419 | 9.5 in. |
| Sept. 21, 2023 | Largemouth bass | 500 | 2.8 in. |
| March 29, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 258 | 9.0 in. |
| March 8, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,639 | 9.4 in. |
| Feb. 9, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 495 | 8.0 in. |
| Jan. 25, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 654 | 7.3 in. |
| Jan. 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 415 | 16.5 in. |
| Dec. 20, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 399 | 7.8 in. |
| Dec. 20, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 175 | 6.6 in. |
| Dec. 8, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 372 | 7.0 in. |
| Nov. 22, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 455 | 9.8 in. |
| Nov. 1, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 480 | 9.6 in. |
| April 21, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 442 | 10.4 in. |
| April 1, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 440 | 10.4 in. |
| March 17, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 602 | 14.4 in. |
| March 10, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 444 | 11.2 in. |
| Feb. 24, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 448 | 11.5 in. |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 455 | 11.1 in. |
| Jan. 26, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 531 | 10.6 in. |
| Jan. 5, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 457 | 10.2 in. |
| Dec. 21, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 452 | 9.7 in. |
| Dec. 8, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 438 | 9.3 in. |
| Nov. 23, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 477 | 9.0 in. |
| Nov. 2, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 462 | 12.8 in. |
| May 7, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 360 | 10.1 in. |
| March 25, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 434 | 9.5 in. |
| March 25, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 490 | 9.1 in. |
| March 9, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 451 | 12.1 in. |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 468 | 12.3 in. |
| Feb. 10, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 433 | 11.9 in. |
| Jan. 27, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 478 | 11.5 in. |
| Jan. 13, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 448 | 11.4 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
- Accessible
- Fishing piers, Restrooms, Sidewalk, Wheelchair access
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) questions
When is Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) was stocked in early January (3 of the last 5 years), late January to early February (5 of the last 5 years), late February to early March (5 of the last 5 years), late March (4 of the last 5 years), early November (4 of the last 5 years), late November to early December (4 of the last 5 years) and mid December (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated March 12, 2026.
What fish are in Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond)?
DWR lists rainbow trout as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout and largemouth bass.
Are there special fishing rules at Stratton Pond (Grandpa's 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.