When is Navajo Lake stocked?
Utah DWR typically stocks Navajo Lake about 8 times a season, from around May 24 to August 26. The most recent plant on record was cutthroat trout on July 2, 2026.
Duck Creek Village Fishing Report
When each nearby lake was last stocked — straight from Utah DWR, updated in season
Last stocked as of July 9, 2026
The most recent fish stocking at each water near Duck Creek Village, from Utah DWR. Tap a lake to jump to its details.
Fish stocking as of July 1, 2026
Last stocked: Rainbow trout — July 1, 2026 (353 fish · ~9.8″)
Stocked every year since 2002. Typically 9 plants a season, from around May 17 to August 21. Usually rainbow trout and brook trout.
2026 stocking
| Date | Species | Number | Avg length |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1 | Rainbow trout | 353 | 9.8″ |
| July 1 | Rainbow trout | 358 | 9.74″ |
| June 16 | Rainbow trout | 715 | 9.75″ |
| June 4 | Rainbow trout | 664 | 9.65″ |
| May 21 | Rainbow trout | 720 | 9.03″ |
| May 12 | Tiger trout | 1,000 | 9.29″ |
| March 23 | Rainbow trout | 599 | 11.19″ |
No plants recorded yet this year. Stocking usually resumes around May 17.
Stocking data: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. See the full DWR record.
A Utah fishing license is required to fish here — get one from Utah DWR.
Fish stocking as of July 2, 2026
Last stocked: Cutthroat trout — July 2, 2026 (182 fish · ~14.01″)
Stocked every year since 2013. Typically 8 plants a season, from around May 24 to August 26. Usually rainbow trout, splake, and brook trout.
2026 stocking
| Date | Species | Number | Avg length |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2 | Cutthroat trout | 182 | 14.01″ |
| July 2 | Cutthroat trout | 208 | 14.01″ |
| June 23 | Splake | 6,085 | 2.66″ |
| June 19 | Cutthroat trout | 546 | 15.04″ |
| May 28 | Tiger muskie | 999 | 4.94″ |
| May 28 | Tiger muskie | 3,800 | 5″ |
| May 11 | Tiger trout | 1,650 | 9.29″ |
| May 11 | Tiger trout | 1,617 | 9.29″ |
| May 6 | Tiger trout | 1,612 | 9.67″ |
| April 30 | Rainbow trout | 7,683 | 9.87″ |
| April 28 | Rainbow trout | 8,320 | 9.87″ |
| April 28 | Cutthroat trout | 1,523 | 10.03″ |
No plants recorded yet this year. Stocking usually resumes around May 24.
Stocking data: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. See the full DWR record.
A Utah fishing license is required to fish here — get one from Utah DWR.
Fish stocking as of July 1, 2026
Last stocked: Rainbow trout — July 1, 2026 (215 fish · ~9.74″)
Stocked every year since 2002. Typically 8 plants a season, from around May 22 to August 11. Usually rainbow trout and brook trout.
2026 stocking
| Date | Species | Number | Avg length |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1 | Rainbow trout | 215 | 9.74″ |
| July 1 | Rainbow trout | 282 | 9.8″ |
| June 16 | Rainbow trout | 543 | 9.75″ |
| June 4 | Rainbow trout | 516 | 9.65″ |
| May 21 | Rainbow trout | 540 | 9.03″ |
| May 12 | Tiger trout | 502 | 9.29″ |
No plants recorded yet this year. Stocking usually resumes around May 22.
Stocking data: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. See the full DWR record.
A Utah fishing license is required to fish here — get one from Utah DWR.
Fish stocking as of May 26, 2026
Last stocked: Tiger trout — May 26, 2026 (10,081 fish · ~3.18″)
Stocked every year since 2002. Typically 19 plants a season, from around May 4 to October 18. Usually cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, and tiger trout.
2026 stocking
| Date | Species | Number | Avg length |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 | Tiger trout | 10,081 | 3.18″ |
| May 26 | Tiger trout | 10,002 | 3.25″ |
| April 22 | Tiger muskie | 5,000 | 1.98″ |
| March 16 | Cutthroat trout | 22,075 | 8.36″ |
| March 16 | Cutthroat trout | 3,300 | 8.36″ |
| March 9 | Cutthroat trout | 6,000 | 8.36″ |
| March 4 | Rainbow trout | 23,432 | 10.36″ |
| March 3 | Rainbow trout | 16,284 | 10.19″ |
No plants recorded yet this year. Stocking usually resumes around May 4.
Stocking data: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. See the full DWR record.
A Utah fishing license is required to fish here — get one from Utah DWR.
Fish stocking as of May 5, 2026
Last stocked: Rainbow trout — May 5, 2026 (5,016 fish · ~3.19″)
Stocked every year since 2002. Typically 5 plants a season, from around May 22 to September 16. Usually rainbow trout, brook trout, and cutthroat trout.
2026 stocking
| Date | Species | Number | Avg length |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5 | Rainbow trout | 5,016 | 3.19″ |
| April 22 | Rainbow trout | 1,040 | 9.83″ |
No plants recorded yet this year. Stocking usually resumes around May 22.
Stocking data: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. See the full DWR record.
A Utah fishing license is required to fish here — get one from Utah DWR.
Fish stocking as of July 9, 2026
Last stocked: Cutbow trout — July 9, 2026 (43,050 fish · ~1.68″)
Stocked every year since 2002. Typically 33 plants a season, from around May 6 to November 10. Usually rainbow trout, splake, and lake trout.
2026 stocking
| Date | Species | Number | Avg length |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9 | Cutbow trout | 43,050 | 1.68″ |
| July 9 | Tiger trout | 14,300 | 4.02″ |
| July 9 | Rainbow trout | 50,193 | 3.29″ |
| July 9 | Tiger trout | 17,600 | 4.02″ |
| July 8 | Rainbow trout | 3,960 | 10.09″ |
| July 8 | Rainbow trout | 3,840 | 10.09″ |
| June 24 | Rainbow trout | 27,120 | 1.76″ |
| June 22 | Brook trout | 1,100 | 2.64″ |
| June 22 | Brook trout | 2,107 | 2.61″ |
| June 22 | Splake | 35,031 | 2.46″ |
| June 22 | Splake | 36,337 | 2.46″ |
| June 17 | Rainbow trout | 12,679 | 3.94″ |
| June 11 | Rainbow trout | 15,572 | 10.67″ |
| June 10 | Rainbow trout | 49,745 | 1.25″ |
| June 10 | Rainbow trout | 1,021 | 1.46″ |
| June 1 | Cutbow trout | 11,760 | 2.09″ |
| June 1 | Brown trout | 15,360 | 3.8″ |
| May 28 | Rainbow trout | 100,351 | 1.33″ |
| May 19 | Rainbow trout | 22,800 | 4.44″ |
| May 6 | Cutthroat trout | 13,839 | 7.66″ |
| April 30 | Cutbow trout | 19,106 | 1.32″ |
| April 28 | Kokanee salmon | 1,036 | 3.5″ |
| April 21 | Rainbow trout | 9,438 | 2.58″ |
| April 13 | Rainbow trout | 9,815 | 9.83″ |
| April 13 | Rainbow trout | 7,150 | 9.83″ |
| April 13 | Rainbow trout | 9,620 | 9.83″ |
| April 13 | Rainbow trout | 7,488 | 10.09″ |
| April 6 | Rainbow trout | 8,179 | 1.92″ |
| April 6 | Rainbow trout | 40,316 | 1.78″ |
| March 25 | Kokanee salmon | 25,689 | 2.72″ |
| March 23 | Kokanee salmon | 51,632 | 2.73″ |
| March 23 | Kokanee salmon | 49,173 | 2.73″ |
| March 23 | Kokanee salmon | 42,765 | 2.73″ |
| March 23 | Kokanee salmon | 37,008 | 2.73″ |
| March 23 | Kokanee salmon | 9,016 | 2.73″ |
| March 12 | Kokanee salmon | 93,518 | 2.43″ |
| March 12 | Kokanee salmon | 73,530 | 2.17″ |
No plants recorded yet this year. Stocking usually resumes around May 6.
Stocking data: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. See the full DWR record.
A Utah fishing license is required to fish here — get one from Utah DWR.
Fish stocking as of April 14, 2026
Last stocked: Rainbow trout — April 14, 2026 (7,350 fish · ~7.06″)
Stocked every year since 2002. Typically 26 plants a season, from around April 5 to November 9. Usually rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and wiper.
2026 stocking
| Date | Species | Number | Avg length |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 14 | Rainbow trout | 7,350 | 7.06″ |
| April 13 | Rainbow trout | 8,400 | 7.06″ |
| April 13 | Rainbow trout | 9,800 | 7.06″ |
| February 24 | Rainbow trout | 10,241 | 4.9″ |
No plants recorded yet this year. Stocking usually resumes around April 5.
Stocking data: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. See the full DWR record.
A Utah fishing license is required to fish here — get one from Utah DWR.
Fish stocking as of June 16, 2026
Last stocked: Rainbow trout — June 16, 2026 (172 fish · ~9.75″)
Stocked every year since 2002. Typically 4 plants a season, from around May 21 to July 4. Usually rainbow trout.
2026 stocking
| Date | Species | Number | Avg length |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 16 | Rainbow trout | 172 | 9.75″ |
| June 4 | Rainbow trout | 221 | 9.65″ |
| May 21 | Rainbow trout | 360 | 9.03″ |
No plants recorded yet this year. Stocking usually resumes around May 21.
Stocking data: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. See the full DWR record.
A Utah fishing license is required to fish here — get one from Utah DWR.
The stocking calendar
Typical timing and species for each water, computed from Utah DWR's record back to 2002. Real dates vary year to year with hatchery supply and conditions.
| Water | First planttypical | Last planttypical | Plants/season | Usual species | Stocked since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Creek Springs | May 17 | August 21 | 9 | Rainbow trout Brook trout | 2002 |
| Navajo Lake | May 24 | August 26 | 8 | Rainbow trout Splake Brook trout | 2013 |
| Aspen Mirror Lake | May 22 | August 11 | 8 | Rainbow trout Brook trout | 2002 |
| Panguitch Lake | May 4 | October 18 | 19 | Cutthroat trout Rainbow trout Tiger trout | 2002 |
| Yankee Meadow Reservoir | May 22 | September 16 | 5 | Rainbow trout Brook trout Cutthroat trout | 2002 |
| Fish Lake | May 6 | November 10 | 33 | Rainbow trout Splake Lake trout | 2002 |
| Otter Creek Reservoir | April 5 | November 9 | 26 | Rainbow trout Cutthroat trout Wiper | 2002 |
| Duck Creek (stream) | May 21 | July 4 | 4 | Rainbow trout | 2002 |
On the record
163,430 Biggest single plant
kokanee salmon at Fish Lake
May 29, 2025
kokanee salmon at Fish Lake
May 29, 2025
February 12 Earliest plant on record
Otter Creek Reservoir
Otter Creek Reservoir
December 21 Latest plant on record
Fish Lake
Fish Lake
Updated July 9, 2026
Where this comes from
These numbers come straight from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources fish-stocking database — the same public record DWR publishes, pulled live in season and kept dated. We track the waters our guests actually fish, from the pond a two-minute walk away to the bigger lakes within a short drive. Stocking tells you what DWR added and when; a Utah fishing license is required to fish here.
Duck Creek Village fishing questions
What anglers ask before a trip up the mountain.
What fish are in Aspen Mirror Lake?
Aspen Mirror Lake is stocked with rainbow trout just about every year and in some years also brook trout, tiger trout. Stocking is what DWR adds — wild fish may be present too.
Can you fish the pond in Duck Creek Village?
Yes — the village pond (Duck Creek Springs in Utah DWR's records) is stocked with rainbow trout and has easy shore access. It was last stocked with rainbow trout on July 1, 2026. A Utah fishing license is required.
Do I need a fishing license near Duck Creek Village?
Yes. Anyone 12 or older needs a Utah fishing license to fish these waters. You can buy one online or in person from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources; short-term visitor licenses are available.
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