Straight Canyon Creek fishing
Straight Canyon Creek was last stocked on June 16, 2009 with 2,512 brown trout (4.1 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Emery County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: pre-spawn brown trout turn aggressive and hit streamers, egg flies, spinners, Rapalas, marabou jigs and tubes. Spawning is staggered, so some fish are always on the feed.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 4, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Straight Canyon Creek stocking report, last 12 months
No stocking recorded in the last 12 months. The most recent record is dated June 16, 2009.
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 Straight Canyon Creek stocked?
Stocked in 0 of the last 5 years (2021 to 2025). We show a pattern only when a water was stocked in at least 3 of the last 5 years, so this page shows the stocking history only.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. How we read stocking patterns.
Straight Canyon Creek stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Aug. 17, 2004. Since then DWR has logged 6 stockings here in 6 different years, 17,324 fish in all.
- Busiest months in the record: June (67% of records) and July (17% of records).
- Nearest other water with a page: Joes Valley Reservoir, 2.6 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Straight Canyon Creek stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2,512 | 4.1 in. | Brown trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 2,246 | 4.4 in. | Brown trout |
| 2007 | 1 | 2,494 | 4.5 in. | Brown trout |
| 2006 | 1 | 2,520 | 4.8 in. | Brown trout |
| 2005 | 1 | 2,506 | 5.2 in. | Brown trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 5,046 | 3.5 in. | Brown trout |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Straight Canyon 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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Straight Canyon Creek questions
When was Straight Canyon Creek last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated June 16, 2009: 2,512 brown trout.
What fish are in Straight Canyon Creek?
DWR lists brown trout as likely catches.
What are the fishing limits at Straight Canyon 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. 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.