North Fork Duchesne River fishing
North Fork Duchesne River was last stocked on July 22, 2026 with 708 rainbow trout (12.2 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 15,988 fish here, the 16th most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County.
North Fork Duchesne River stocking report, last 12 months
| July 22, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 708 | 12.2 in. |
| July 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 799 | 11.4 in. |
| June 11, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 332 | 11.4 in. |
| June 11, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 462 | 10.9 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 North Fork Duchesne River stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 3 records, first on June 16, last on July 21.
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.
North Fork Duchesne River stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 14, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 76 stockings here in 24 different years, 76,689 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (15,988 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (45% of records) and June (32% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 10.5 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 9.4 to 13.1 in.). The yearly average was 9.8 in. in 2021 and 10.4 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 15,988, the 16th most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County and 257th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Duchesne River (Hanna to the North Fork), 3.8 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
North Fork Duchesne River stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2,301 | 11.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 3 | 2,802 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 3 | 2,799 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 4 | 2,800 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 3 | 2,791 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 2,495 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 3 | 2,649 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 3 | 2,535 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 2,608 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 3 | 2,503 | 9.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 3 | 2,507 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 3 | 2,997 | 7.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 3 | 3,001 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 3 | 3,284 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 2 | 2,500 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 4 | 3,876 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 4 | 3,803 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 4 | 3,352 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 4 | 3,903 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 2,799 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 3 | 3,810 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 3 | 3,805 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 4 | 3,816 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 3 | 6,953 | 9.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (15)
| July 21, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 800 | 10.8 in. |
| July 2, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,002 | 10.3 in. |
| June 16, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.1 in. |
| Aug. 6, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 900 | 10.9 in. |
| July 22, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 899 | 10.6 in. |
| June 26, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.1 in. |
| Aug. 9, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 800 | 10.8 in. |
| July 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 624 | 9.9 in. |
| July 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 375 | 13.1 in. |
| June 29, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,001 | 9.4 in. |
| Aug. 25, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 800 | 11.2 in. |
| July 13, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 994 | 10.0 in. |
| June 15, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 997 | 9.5 in. |
| July 20, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 998 | 10.3 in. |
| June 16, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,497 | 9.5 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for North Fork 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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North Fork Duchesne River questions
When is North Fork Duchesne River stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show North Fork Duchesne River was stocked in mid June (3 of the last 5 years), late June to early July (3 of the last 5 years), mid July (3 of the last 5 years) and late July to early August (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 22, 2026.
What fish are in North Fork Duchesne River?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.
What are the fishing limits at North Fork 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.