Colorado River Fish Stocking
Utah · 1997–2022 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Colorado River was last stocked April 18, 2022 with Bonytail Chub. Colorado River has 32 stocking records on file, spanning 1997–2022, with about 147,956 fish stocked over that period.
When Colorado River is stocked
Colorado River is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Colorado River, freshest activity first.
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Last stocked July 2026
Oowah Lake
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Warner Lake
28 miGRAND County · 1 species · 102 records
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Dons Lake
33 miGRAND County · 3 species · 140 records
Last stocked June 2026
Foy Lake
35 miSAN JUAN County · 3 species · 166 records
Last stocked April 2026
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2022 | Bonytail Chub | 1,989 | 9.42" | Utah DWR |
| April 18, 2022 | Bonytail Chub | 1,989 | 9.42" | Utah DWR |
| May 4, 2015 | Bonytail Chub | 4,509 | 8.2" | Utah DWR |
| October 11, 2012 | Bonytail Chub | 2,734 | 9.54" | Utah DWR |
| October 24, 2011 | Bonytail Chub | 2,089 | 8.41" | Utah DWR |
| October 24, 2011 | Bonytail Chub | 2,089 | 8.41" | Utah DWR |
| September 30, 2010 | Bonytail Chub | 5,000 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| October 21, 2009 | Bonytail Chub | 1,598 | 7.93" | Utah DWR |
Show 24 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2009 | Bonytail Chub | 5,000 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| November 18, 2008 | Bonytail Chub | 2,652 | 8.05" | Utah DWR |
| September 30, 2008 | Bonytail Chub | 5,000 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| November 16, 2007 | Bonytail Chub | 2,662 | 8.2" | Utah DWR |
| October 1, 2007 | Bonytail Chub | 5,000 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| November 8, 2006 | Bonytail Chub | 3,284 | 7.04" | Utah DWR |
| October 1, 2006 | Bonytail Chub | 5,000 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| September 20, 2005 | Bonytail Chub | 3,501 | 7.04" | Utah DWR |
| May 29, 2005 | Bonytail Chub | 5,000 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| October 8, 2003 | Bonytail Chub | 6,000 | 4.75" | Utah DWR |
| April 17, 2001 | Bonytail Chub | 13,960 | 3.72" | Utah DWR |
| April 17, 2001 | Bonytail Chub | 14,008 | 3.72" | Utah DWR |
| November 1, 2000 | Bonytail Chub | 2,237 | 4.35" | Utah DWR |
| November 1, 2000 | Bonytail Chub | 6,333 | 6.03" | Utah DWR |
| November 1, 2000 | Bonytail Chub | 6,333 | 6.03" | Utah DWR |
| November 1, 2000 | Bonytail Chub | 6,333 | 6.03" | Utah DWR |
| April 25, 2000 | Bonytail Chub | 15,035 | 3.54" | Utah DWR |
| April 23, 1999 | Bonytail Chub | 10,017 | 3.98" | Utah DWR |
| October 27, 1998 | Bonytail Chub | 1,844 | 4.94" | Utah DWR |
| October 27, 1998 | Bonytail Chub | 3,000 | 8.22" | Utah DWR |
| October 14, 1998 | Bonytail Chub | 1,436 | 8.94" | Utah DWR |
| March 17, 1998 | Bonytail Chub | 114 | 11.96" | Utah DWR |
| October 20, 1997 | Bonytail Chub | 2,200 | 5.91" | Utah DWR |
| October 20, 1997 | Bonytail Chub | 10 | 16.57" | Utah DWR |
Frequently asked
When was Colorado River last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Colorado River was last stocked April 18, 2022 with Bonytail Chub.
What fish species are stocked in Colorado River?
Colorado River is stocked with Bonytail Chub.
What time of year is Colorado River stocked?
Colorado River is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Colorado River stocked?
Colorado River has been stocked about 1 times a year — 32 recorded stockings between 1997 and 2022.
How many fish have been stocked in Colorado River?
About 147,956 fish have been stocked in Colorado River across 32 recorded events since 1997, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Colorado River?
Fish stocked in Colorado River average about 6.5 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.