West Fork Smiths Fork fishing
West Fork Smiths Fork was last stocked on Sept. 17, 2026 with 351 cutthroat trout (4.3 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Summit County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 3,718 fish here, the 50th most of 183 stocked waters in Summit County.
Recent stockings at West Fork Smiths Fork
- Sept. 17, 2026351 cutthroat trout, 4.3 in. average
- July 7, 2026250 cutthroat trout, 14.0 in. average
- Sept. 29, 20232,725 cutthroat trout, 1.7 in. average
- July 19, 2023293 cutthroat trout, 13.3 in. average
- Aug. 9, 202299 cutthroat trout, 15.3 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
West Fork Smiths Fork facts
- Last stocked
- Sept. 17, 2026 (54 days ago): 351 cutthroat trout
- Stockings in 2026
- 3 (601 fish): 601 cutthroat trout
- County
- Summit County
- Stocked since 2021
- cutthroat trout
- Average size stocked
- 4.0 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 50th most fish of 183 stocked waters in Summit County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- SMITHS FK, W FK
- Nearest water
- Marsh Lake (G-19), 4.7 mi
- Rules
- Statewide rules (no water-specific entry in the 2026 guidebook)
West Fork Smiths Fork stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 17, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 194 | 4.0 in. |
| Sept. 17, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 157 | 4.6 in. |
| July 7, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 250 | 14.0 in. |
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026; newest record dated Nov. 19, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
West Fork Smiths Fork stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Aug. 9, 2022. Since then DWR has logged 6 stockings here in 3 different years, 3,718 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 100% (3,718 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: September (50% of records) and July (33% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 4.0 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.7 to 15.3 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 3,718, the 50th most of 183 stocked waters in Summit County and 512th of 1,076 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Marsh Lake (G-19), 4.7 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
When is West Fork Smiths Fork stocked?
Stocked in 2 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.
West Fork Smiths Fork stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 601 | 8.3 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 3,018 | 2.8 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 99 | 15.3 in. | Cutthroat trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (3)
| Sept. 29, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 2,725 | 1.7 in. |
| July 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 293 | 13.3 in. |
| Aug. 9, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 99 | 15.3 in. |
Fishing rules
No water-specific entry for West Fork Smiths Fork in the 2026 guidebook: statewide limits apply unless a group entry (such as a drainage) covers it.
From the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook, in our own words. Rules can change mid-year: check wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing.
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West Fork Smiths Fork questions
When was West Fork Smiths Fork last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 17, 2026: 351 cutthroat trout.
What fish are in West Fork Smiths Fork?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Nov. 10, 2026. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Nov. 10, 2026. Found an error? Tell us. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.