Blacksmith Fork River fishing
Blacksmith Fork River is a river or stream in Cache County, Utah. It has no stocking records in the Utah DWR public stocking report since 2002; DWR lists brown trout, cutthroat trout, mountain whitefish and rainbow trout as likely catches. The nearest water with a page is Blacksmith Fork, 4.5 mi away.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: brown trout are abundant in the river and average 11 inches long, and DWR encourages anglers to keep their limit of browns so the remaining fish can grow larger. Hopper and caddis flies are favorites at this time of year; foam hoppers with a tan or yellow underside can draw savage strikes in fall, and a dropper fly beneath the hopper (a caddis larva or emerger, a little mayfly or a stonefly) usually helps. On spinning gear, Panther Martin and Blue Fox spinners are very productive in fall, and curly tail jigs in assorted colors are another option. Bait is legal on this stream: DWR suggests a nightcrawler, with orange salmon eggs a possible second choice.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 17, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Stocking records
The Utah DWR public stocking report has no records for Blacksmith Fork River since 2002. Fish here come from natural reproduction or from stocking recorded under another water name.
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.
What DWR lists for Blacksmith Fork River
- DWR Fish Utah lists brown trout, cutthroat trout, mountain whitefish and rainbow trout as likely catches.
- DWR has posted 106 fishing reports for this water in Fish Utah, the latest dated Sept. 17, 2026. Read them on DWR Fish Utah.
- It lies inside 3 Utah hunt units (listed beside the map).
From DWR Fish Utah and DWR stocking data. We do not copy DWR's report text.
Fishing rules
Sections: First highway bridge on State Road 101 (Blacksmith Fork Canyon Road) at the canyon mouth, up to the headwaters.
- Only 1 fish over 15 inches may be kept.
- Bonus limit of 4 brown trout: up to 8 trout in total if at least 4 of them are brown trout.
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
- Cycling, Hiking, Wildlife watching
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping, RV camping
- Accessible
- Trails/shoreline paths
- Facilities
- Fire rings
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Blacksmith Fork River questions
Is Blacksmith Fork River stocked?
The Utah DWR public stocking report has no records for Blacksmith Fork River since 2002. DWR does not publish stocking schedules.
What fish are in Blacksmith Fork River?
DWR lists brown trout, cutthroat trout, mountain whitefish and rainbow trout as likely catches.
Are there special fishing rules at Blacksmith Fork River?
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.