Duchesne River fishing
Duchesne River was last stocked on July 1, 2026 with 400 rainbow trout (11.4 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Duchesne County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 4,494 fish here, the 49th most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County.
Duchesne River stocking report, last 12 months
| July 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 400 | 11.4 in. |
| June 11, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 400 | 11.4 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 Duchesne River stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on June 16, last on July 2.
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.
Duchesne River stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 30, 2015. Since then DWR has logged 24 stockings here in 11 different years, 7,745 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (4,494 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (50% of records) and July (46% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 10.2 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 9.4 to 11.4 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 4,494, the 49th most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County and 467th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Duchesne River (Hanna to the North Fork), 6 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Duchesne River (Lower) in Duchesne County, 26.1 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Duchesne River (Hanna to the North Fork) in Duchesne County, 6 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Duchesne River stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 800 | 11.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 799 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 800 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 797 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 800 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 498 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 501 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 3 | 769 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 999 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 2 | 499 | 8.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 483 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (10)
| July 2, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 400 | 10.3 in. |
| June 16, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 399 | 10.1 in. |
| July 22, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 400 | 10.6 in. |
| June 26, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 400 | 10.1 in. |
| July 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 398 | 9.9 in. |
| June 29, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 399 | 9.4 in. |
| July 13, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 399 | 10.0 in. |
| June 15, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 401 | 9.5 in. |
| July 20, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 250 | 10.3 in. |
| June 16, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 248 | 9.5 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Duchesne River 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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Duchesne River questions
When is Duchesne River stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Duchesne River was stocked in mid June (3 of the last 5 years), late June to early July (3 of the last 5 years) and mid July (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 1, 2026.
What fish are in Duchesne River?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.
What are the fishing limits at Duchesne River?
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.