West Fork Duchesne River fishing
West Fork Duchesne River is a river or stream in Duchesne County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery. It has no stocking records in the Utah DWR public stocking report since 2002; DWR lists cutthroat trout and brown trout as likely catches. The nearest water with a page is Wolf Creek, 1.8 mi away.
Stocking records
The Utah DWR public stocking report has no records for West Fork Duchesne River since 2002. Fish here come from natural reproduction or from stocking recorded under another water name.
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.
What DWR lists for West Fork Duchesne River
- This page covers 2 DWR Fish Utah sections: above Wolf Creek, where DWR lists cutthroat trout (likely) and brown trout (possible) and below Wolf Creek, where DWR lists brown trout (likely), brook trout (possible) and cutthroat trout (possible). The map shows both sections.
- DWR has posted 1 fishing report for this water in Fish Utah, the latest dated Jan. 17, 2023. Read them on DWR Fish Utah.
- It lies inside 4 Utah hunt units (listed beside the map).
From DWR Fish Utah and DWR stocking data. We do not copy DWR's report text.
Fishing rules
Sections: Wolf Creek confluence up to the headwaters, not including Wolf Creek.
- Limit: 2 cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings, counted within the statewide limit.
- Closed May 15 until 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July.
- Artificial flies and lures only.
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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West Fork Duchesne River questions
Is West Fork Duchesne River stocked?
The Utah DWR public stocking report has no records for West Fork Duchesne River since 2002. DWR does not publish stocking schedules.
What fish are in West Fork Duchesne River?
DWR lists cutthroat trout and brown trout as likely catches and brook trout as possible.
Are there special fishing rules at West Fork Duchesne 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.