Deadman Creek fishing
Deadman Creek was last stocked on Nov. 16, 2023 with 200 cutthroat trout (3.2 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Summit County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 2,223 fish here, the 67th most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County.
Deadman Creek stocking report, last 12 months
No stocking recorded in the last 12 months. The most recent record is dated Nov. 16, 2023.
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 Deadman Creek stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 3 of those 5 years.
Stocking dates moved around from year to year, so no single window repeats in 3 or more of the last 5 years.
In past years, stocking here had usually started by this time of year (3 of the last 5 years). No stocking has been recorded here yet in 2026.
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.
Deadman Creek stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Sept. 14, 2021. Since then DWR has logged 6 stockings here in 3 different years, 2,223 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 72% (1,609 fish) and brook trout 28% (614 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: September (33% of records) and November (17% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 6.6 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 3.2 to 17.0 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 2,223, the 67th most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County and 603rd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Lily Lake (BR-11), 1.9 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Deadman Creek stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 355 | 5.6 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2022 | 3 | 1,616 | 7.3 in. | Brook trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 252 | 3.2 in. | Cutthroat trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (6)
| Nov. 16, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 200 | 3.2 in. |
| May 31, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 155 | 8.7 in. |
| Sept. 19, 2022 | Brook trout | 114 | 17.0 in. |
| Aug. 25, 2022 | Brook trout | 500 | 4.6 in. |
| June 7, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 1,002 | 7.6 in. |
| Sept. 14, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 252 | 3.2 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Deadman Creek 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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Deadman Creek questions
When was Deadman Creek last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Nov. 16, 2023: 200 cutthroat trout.
What fish are in Deadman Creek?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout and brook trout.
What are the fishing limits at Deadman Creek?
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. 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.