Utah Catfish Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Utah catfish stocking timing varies by waterbody. Low- and mid-elevation waters are busiest in spring, while aerial high-lake stocking follows summer access. The report updates through the year as completed records are entered. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported catfish stocking rows during the past 30 days (11 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Stocking Report; confirm current conditions with the official report.
When to go
Channel catfish put-and-take plants can fish well soon after stocking near release areas, especially with bait on bottom.
Typical window after a catchable plant: 1–10 days
Recent catfish stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | CARBON CNTY P | Channel Catfish | 300 | Agency |
| Jun 8, 2026 | COVE POND | Channel Catfish | 400 | Agency |
| Jun 8, 2026 | KIDNEY POND | Channel Catfish | 160 | Agency |
| Jun 8, 2026 | KNIGHT IDEAL POND | Channel Catfish | 300 | Agency |
| Jun 8, 2026 | MIDAS POND | Channel Catfish | 200 | Agency |
| Jun 8, 2026 | PAROWAN POND | Channel Catfish | 188 | Agency |
| Jun 8, 2026 | RIVERTON POND | Channel Catfish | 400 | Agency |
| Jun 8, 2026 | RIVERTON POND | Channel Catfish | 160 | Agency |
| Jun 8, 2026 | SALINA CITY POND | Channel Catfish | 187 | Agency |
| Jun 8, 2026 | WILLOW SPRING POND | Channel Catfish | 375 | Agency |
| Jun 5, 2026 | PIONEER PARK P | Channel Catfish | 400 | Agency |
FAQ
When are catfish stocked in Utah?
Low- and mid-elevation waters are busiest in spring, while aerial high-lake stocking follows summer access. The report updates through the year as completed records are entered. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.
How soon after catfish stocking should you fish?
Channel catfish put-and-take plants can fish well soon after stocking near release areas, especially with bait on bottom. Typical window: 1–10 days.
Where is the official Utah stocking report?
Use Utah fish stocking report from Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.
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