Spanish Fork River fishing
Spanish Fork River was last stocked on May 21, 2026 with 1,500 brown trout (3.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Utah County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 10,391 fish here, the 32nd most of 58 stocked waters in Utah County.
Spanish Fork River stocking report, last 12 months
| May 21, 2026 | Brown trout | 1,500 | 3.8 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 Spanish Fork River stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on July 1.
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.
Spanish Fork River stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Oct. 31, 2006. Since then DWR has logged 18 stockings here in 13 different years, 39,554 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brown trout 100% (10,391 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (28% of records) and August (28% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 5.1 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 3.8 to 5.7 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 10,391, the 32nd most of 58 stocked waters in Utah County and 314th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Spanish Oaks Reservoir, 0.9 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Spanish Fork River stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1,500 | 3.8 in. | Brown trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 1,875 | 5.5 in. | Brown trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 1,960 | 5.7 in. | Brown trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 2,200 | 4.9 in. | Brown trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 1,560 | 5.0 in. | Brown trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 1,296 | 5.5 in. | Brown trout |
| 2020 | 4 | 15,468 | 4.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2019 | 1 | 1,518 | 5.7 in. | Brown trout |
| 2016 | 2 | 3,003 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 1 | 301 | 11.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 2 | 631 | 16.9 in. | Brown trout |
| 2007 | 1 | 4,027 | 1.9 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2006 | 1 | 4,215 | 1.9 in. | Cutthroat trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (5)
| July 1, 2025 | Brown trout | 1,875 | 5.5 in. |
| July 17, 2024 | Brown trout | 1,960 | 5.7 in. |
| June 29, 2023 | Brown trout | 2,200 | 4.9 in. |
| June 23, 2022 | Brown trout | 1,560 | 5.0 in. |
| June 22, 2021 | Brown trout | 1,296 | 5.5 in. |
Fishing rules
This water has no rules of its own in the guidebook; it follows the Utah Lake tributaries entry.
- No rules of its own here; follow the Utah Lake tributaries entry.
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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Spanish Fork River questions
When is Spanish Fork River stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Spanish Fork River was stocked in late June (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated May 21, 2026.
What fish are in Spanish Fork River?
DWR lists brown trout as likely catches and cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and sucker as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked brown trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Spanish Fork River?
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. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. 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.