American Fork Creek fishing
American Fork Creek was last stocked on Oct. 5, 2026 with 5,005 cutthroat trout (2.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Utah County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 36,445 fish here, the 15th most of 58 stocked waters in Utah County.
Recent stockings at American Fork Creek
- Oct. 5, 20265,005 cutthroat trout, 2.8 in. average
- Aug. 3, 2026501 rainbow trout, 11.9 in. average
- July 20, 2026499 rainbow trout, 10.0 in. average
- July 8, 2026499 rainbow trout, 10.7 in. average
- June 23, 2026500 rainbow trout, 11.2 in. average
- June 11, 2026499 rainbow trout, 11.2 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
American Fork Creek facts
- Last stocked
- Oct. 5, 2026 (36 days ago): 5,005 cutthroat trout
- Stockings in 2026
- 9 (8,003 fish): 5,005 cutthroat trout and 2,998 rainbow trout
- County
- Utah County
- Stocked since 2021
- rainbow trout and cutthroat trout
- Likely catch (DWR)
- brown trout and rainbow trout
- Average size stocked
- 7.0 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 15th most fish of 58 stocked waters in Utah County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- AMERICAN FK CR
- Nearest water
- North Fork American Fork Creek, 2.9 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
American Fork Creek stocking report, last 12 months
| Oct. 5, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 342 | 2.8 in. |
| Oct. 5, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 3,129 | 2.9 in. |
| Oct. 5, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 1,534 | 2.8 in. |
| Aug. 3, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 11.9 in. |
| July 20, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 10.0 in. |
| July 8, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 10.7 in. |
| June 23, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 11.2 in. |
| June 11, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 11.2 in. |
| June 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.6 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.
American Fork Creek stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 3, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 159 stockings here in 24 different years, 119,940 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 56% (20,402 fish) and cutthroat trout 44% (16,043 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (35% of records) and June (30% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 7.0 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.3 to 11.9 in.). The yearly average was 7.1 in. in 2021 and 6.4 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 36,445, the 15th most of 58 stocked waters in Utah County and 145th of 1,076 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: North Fork American Fork Creek, 2.9 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 American Fork Creek stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 6 records, first on May 27, last on Sept. 30.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.
American Fork Creek stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 8,003 | 5.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 6 | 7,001 | 6.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 6 | 7,029 | 5.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 4 | 3,003 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 7 | 3,999 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 7 | 7,410 | 7.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 8 | 4,402 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 8 | 7,932 | 6.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 8 | 4,401 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 2,801 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 6 | 4,399 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 6 | 4,401 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 5 | 3,804 | 8.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 6 | 4,402 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 7 | 4,905 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 6 | 4,403 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 6 | 5,133 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 8 | 4,751 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 7 | 3,797 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 9 | 5,004 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 6 | 4,003 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 7 | 4,480 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 7 | 4,478 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 8 | 5,999 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (30)
| Sept. 30, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 4,002 | 3.5 in. |
| Aug. 4, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 10.5 in. |
| July 22, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 10.8 in. |
| July 9, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 375 | 10.3 in. |
| June 24, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,125 | 10.3 in. |
| May 27, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 9.6 in. |
| Sept. 9, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 4,027 | 2.5 in. |
| Aug. 12, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.3 in. |
| July 23, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 10.2 in. |
| July 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 10.2 in. |
| June 26, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 502 | 10.2 in. |
| June 19, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.2 in. |
| Aug. 9, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 10.1 in. |
| Aug. 2, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 499 | 10.2 in. |
| July 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,002 | 10.4 in. |
| July 3, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,001 | 10.4 in. |
| Aug. 8, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 498 | 9.9 in. |
| July 26, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 504 | 9.9 in. |
| July 13, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 11.8 in. |
| July 6, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 9.4 in. |
| June 27, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 498 | 9.4 in. |
| June 22, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 10.4 in. |
| May 24, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.0 in. |
| Oct. 13, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 3,009 | 2.3 in. |
| Aug. 9, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 549 | 10.1 in. |
| July 27, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 550 | 10.4 in. |
| July 12, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 551 | 11.2 in. |
| June 28, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,100 | 10.4 in. |
| June 21, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 551 | 10.1 in. |
| June 8, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,100 | 10.2 in. |
Fishing rules
This water has no rules of its own in the guidebook; it follows the Utah Lake tributaries entry.
- No rules of its own here; follow the Utah Lake tributaries entry.
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.
Email me when American Fork Creek is stocked
Email me when American Fork Creek shows up in the DWR stocking report. You confirm by email first and can unsubscribe in one click.
"Often stocked around now" heads-ups come from past records only, never a promise. We use your email only for these alerts. Privacy.
American Fork Creek questions
When is American Fork Creek stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show American Fork Creek was stocked in late May to early June (3 of the last 5 years), late June to early July (5 of the last 5 years), mid to late July (5 of the last 5 years) and early August (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Oct. 5, 2026.
What fish are in American Fork Creek?
DWR lists brown trout and rainbow trout as likely catches and cutthroat trout and white bass as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.
Are there special fishing rules at American Fork Creek?
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.