Sheep Creek fishing
Sheep Creek was last stocked on June 3, 2026 with 350 rainbow trout (11.1 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Daggett County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 25,329 fish here, the 5th most of 38 stocked waters in Daggett County.
Sheep Creek stocking report, last 12 months
| June 3, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 350 | 11.1 in. |
| May 21, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 351 | 10.8 in. |
| May 21, 2026 | Kokanee salmon | 21,350 | 3.9 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 Sheep Creek stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on May 24, last on June 4.
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.
Sheep Creek stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 20, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 92 stockings here in 25 different years, 655,328 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: kokanee salmon 84% (21,350 fish) and rainbow trout 16% (3,979 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (41% of records) and July (29% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 4.8 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 3.0 to 11.1 in.). The yearly average was 8.9 in. in 2021 and 9.5 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 25,329, the 5th most of 38 stocked waters in Daggett County and 203rd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Browne Lake, 6.4 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Sheep Creek stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 22,051 | 4.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Kokanee salmon |
| 2025 | 4 | 701 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Kokanee salmon |
| 2024 | 2 | 717 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 351 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 719 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 790 | 8.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 660 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 4 | 600 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 1 | 1,160 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 4 | 1,156 | 11.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 4 | 1,158 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 4 | 1,160 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 4 | 1,168 | 8.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 2 | 1,174 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 2 | 1,160 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 5 | 104,584 | 2.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Kokanee salmon |
| 2010 | 2 | 1,404 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 10 | 503,389 | 2.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Kokanee salmon |
| 2008 | 4 | 1,428 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 4 | 1,390 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 4 | 1,394 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 4 | 1,394 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 6 | 1,788 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 8 | 1,830 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 4 | 2,002 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (11)
| June 4, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 210 | 9.7 in. |
| June 2, 2025 | Kokanee salmon | 0 | 3.6 in. |
| June 2, 2025 | Kokanee salmon | 0 | 3.0 in. |
| May 24, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 491 | 9.5 in. |
| July 10, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 344 | 9.9 in. |
| June 25, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 373 | 10.4 in. |
| June 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 351 | 9.4 in. |
| June 15, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 358 | 9.5 in. |
| June 15, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 361 | 9.5 in. |
| May 25, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 395 | 8.9 in. |
| May 25, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 395 | 8.9 in. |
Fishing rules
Sections: Flaming Gorge Reservoir up to the Ashley National Forest boundary.
- Closed Aug. 15 until 6 a.m. on the last Saturday of November.
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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Sheep Creek questions
When is Sheep Creek stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Sheep Creek was stocked in early to mid June (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated June 3, 2026.
What fish are in Sheep Creek?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout and kokanee salmon.
Are there special fishing rules at Sheep Creek?
Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.
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.