Rock Creek fishing
Rock Creek was last stocked on July 13, 2026 with 638 rainbow trout (12.3 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 13,474 fish here, the 20th most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County.
Rock Creek stocking report, last 12 months
| July 13, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 638 | 12.3 in. |
| July 2, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 859 | 11.9 in. |
| June 11, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 803 | 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 Rock Creek stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on June 13, last on July 3.
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.
Rock Creek stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 11, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 77 stockings here in 24 different years, 78,996 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 94% (12,705 fish), cutthroat trout 2% (300 fish), tiger trout 2% (268 fish) and brown trout 1% (201 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (36% of records) and June (36% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 9.9 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.5 to 12.3 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 13,474, the 20th most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County and 281st of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Jean Lake (Z-41), 2.9 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Rock Creek stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2,300 | 11.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 1,148 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 6 | 3,064 | 8.6 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Brown trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 2,299 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 3 | 2,673 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 1,990 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 3 | 3,310 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 3 | 3,066 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 3,268 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 3 | 3,370 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 2 | 3,250 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 3,309 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 3,261 | 7.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 2 | 3,243 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 5 | 3,603 | 8.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2010 | 5 | 6,902 | 6.7 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 4 | 3,194 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 3 | 3,098 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 3 | 2,959 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 3 | 3,120 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 3 | 2,624 | 11.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 4 | 5,002 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 6 | 4,941 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 3 | 4,002 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (15)
| July 3, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 650 | 10.4 in. |
| June 13, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 498 | 10.1 in. |
| Aug. 6, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 507 | 10.9 in. |
| July 22, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 696 | 10.6 in. |
| June 28, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,092 | 10.0 in. |
| June 7, 2024 | Tiger trout | 268 | 3.3 in. |
| June 7, 2024 | Brown trout | 201 | 2.5 in. |
| June 7, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 300 | 4.4 in. |
| July 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 10.2 in. |
| June 29, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,300 | 9.4 in. |
| July 19, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 676 | 10.2 in. |
| June 14, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 997 | 9.5 in. |
| June 3, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 9.2 in. |
| July 19, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,020 | 10.3 in. |
| June 11, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 970 | 9.5 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Rock 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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Rock Creek questions
When is Rock Creek stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Rock Creek 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 13, 2026.
What fish are in Rock Creek?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, tiger trout, brown trout and cutthroat trout.
What are the fishing limits at Rock 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.