Cottonwood Creek Fish Stocking
Utah · 1980–2015 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Cottonwood Creek was last stocked October 20, 2015 with Cutthroat Trout. Cottonwood Creek has 117 stocking records on file, spanning 1980–2015, with about 375,074 fish stocked over that period.
When Cottonwood Creek is stocked
Cottonwood Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 36 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 46 | 6.91" | Utah DWR |
| August 14, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 74 | 5.02" | Utah DWR |
| June 16, 2005 | Brown Trout | 2,506 | 5.21" | Utah DWR |
| May 29, 2005 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| August 17, 2004 | Brown Trout | 2,494 | 3.51" | Utah DWR |
| August 13, 2003 | Brown Trout | 2,520 | 3.03" | Utah DWR |
| August 13, 2003 | Brown Trout | 5,040 | 3.03" | Utah DWR |
| August 6, 2002 | Brown Trout | 5,044 | 2.96" | Utah DWR |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2002 | Brown Trout | 2,522 | 2.96" | Utah DWR |
| August 1, 2001 | Brown Trout | 2,576 | 3.01" | Utah DWR |
| August 1, 2001 | Brown Trout | 5,060 | 3.01" | Utah DWR |
| August 1, 2000 | Brown Trout | 5,056 | 3.16" | Utah DWR |
| August 1, 2000 | Brown Trout | 2,528 | 3.16" | Utah DWR |
| August 4, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.71" | Utah DWR |
| July 26, 1999 | Brown Trout | 4,998 | 3.55" | Utah DWR |
| July 26, 1999 | Brown Trout | 2,502 | 3.55" | Utah DWR |
| July 31, 1998 | Brown Trout | 2,570 | 3.27" | Utah DWR |
| July 31, 1998 | Brown Trout | 5,069 | 3.27" | Utah DWR |
| June 22, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 251 | 9.15" | Utah DWR |
| June 8, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 251 | 9.15" | Utah DWR |
| July 30, 1997 | Brown Trout | 5,029 | 2.89" | Utah DWR |
| July 30, 1997 | Brown Trout | 2,568 | 2.89" | Utah DWR |
| June 26, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 249 | 9.48" | Utah DWR |
| June 12, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 249 | 9.48" | Utah DWR |
| June 5, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 249 | 9.48" | Utah DWR |
| October 7, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,527 | 1.69" | Utah DWR |
| August 8, 1996 | Brown Trout | 4,992 | 3.28" | Utah DWR |
| August 8, 1996 | Brown Trout | 2,496 | 3.28" | Utah DWR |
| June 18, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 251 | 9.66" | Utah DWR |
| June 3, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9.92" | Utah DWR |
| August 9, 1995 | Brown Trout | 3,567 | 3.16" | Utah DWR |
| August 9, 1995 | Brown Trout | 7,221 | 3.16" | Utah DWR |
| July 19, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.1" | Utah DWR |
| June 22, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9.84" | Utah DWR |
| September 6, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,503 | 2.27" | Utah DWR |
| August 8, 1994 | Brown Trout | 10,005 | 3.06" | Utah DWR |
| August 8, 1994 | Brown Trout | 5,046 | 3.06" | Utah DWR |
| June 29, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 251 | 10.07" | Utah DWR |
| June 7, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 251 | 9.55" | Utah DWR |
| July 27, 1993 | Brown Trout | 5,008 | 4.88" | Utah DWR |
| July 27, 1993 | Brown Trout | 10,016 | 4.88" | Utah DWR |
| June 23, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.54" | Utah DWR |
| October 6, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,052 | 0" | Utah DWR |
| August 12, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,586 | 0" | Utah DWR |
| July 16, 1992 | Brown Trout | 10,005 | 4.65" | Utah DWR |
| July 16, 1992 | Brown Trout | 5,017 | 4.65" | Utah DWR |
| June 25, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 9.98" | Utah DWR |
| June 12, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 9.95" | Utah DWR |
| May 22, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 498 | 9.11" | Utah DWR |
| July 31, 1991 | Brown Trout | 10,057 | 0" | Utah DWR |
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Frequently asked
When was Cottonwood Creek last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Cottonwood Creek was last stocked October 20, 2015 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Cottonwood Creek?
Cottonwood Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Cottonwood Creek stocked?
Cottonwood Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Cottonwood Creek stocked?
Cottonwood Creek has been stocked about 3 times a year — 117 recorded stockings between 1980 and 2015.
How many fish have been stocked in Cottonwood Creek?
About 375,074 fish have been stocked in Cottonwood Creek across 117 recorded events since 1980, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Cottonwood Creek?
Fish stocked in Cottonwood Creek average about 5.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.