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 17th most of 263 stocked waters in Duchesne County.

Duchesne County

Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026.

Last stockedJuly 22, 2026111 days ago, rainbow trout

Fish stocked in 20262,3014 records

Records since 202119History back to 2002

Stocked species1rainbow trout

Recent stockings at North Fork Duchesne River

July 22, 2026708 rainbow trout, 12.2 in. average
July 1, 2026799 rainbow trout, 11.4 in. average
June 11, 2026794 rainbow trout, 11.1 in. average
July 21, 2025800 rainbow trout, 10.8 in. average
July 2, 20251,002 rainbow trout, 10.3 in. average
June 16, 20251,000 rainbow trout, 10.1 in. average

Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.

North Fork Duchesne River facts

Last stocked: July 22, 2026 (111 days ago): 708 rainbow trout
Stockings in 2026: 4 (2,301 fish): 2,301 rainbow trout
County: Duchesne County
Stocked since 2021: rainbow trout
Average size stocked: 10.5 in. (2021 to 2026)
County rank: 17th most fish of 263 stocked waters in Duchesne County since 2021
Name in DWR report: DUCHESNE R, N FK
Nearest water: Duchesne River (Hanna to the North Fork), 3.8 mi
Rules: Statewide rules (no water-specific entry in the 2026 guidebook)

North Fork Duchesne River stocking report, last 12 months

North Fork Duchesne River: DWR stocking records since Nov. 10, 2025, newest first.

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 Nov. 10, 2026; newest record dated Nov. 19, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.

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 17th most of 263 stocked waters in Duchesne County and 261st of 1,076 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.

When is North Fork Duchesne River stocked?

Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.

mid Junestocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

late June to early Julystocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

mid Julystocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

late July to early Auguststocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

2025 stocking: 3 records, first on June 16, last on July 21.

Years with a stocking in each third of the month, 2021 to 2025:012345

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.

North Fork Duchesne River stocking history by year

North Fork Duchesne River: DWR stocking records per year. Fish counts are totals of all records that year; average length is weighted by the number of fish.
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 Nov. 10, 2025 (15)

North Fork Duchesne River: DWR stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025.

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

No water-specific entry for North Fork Duchesne River in the 2026 guidebook: statewide limits apply unless a group entry (such as a drainage) covers it.

From the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook, in our own words. Rules can change mid-year: check wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing.

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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.

Sources

Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Nov. 10, 2026. 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.