Indian Creek Fish Stocking
WASATCH County, Utah · 1980–2025 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Indian Creek was last stocked September 30, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Indian Creek has 66 stocking records on file, spanning 1980–2025, with about 345,159 fish stocked over that period.
When Indian Creek is stocked
Indian Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 26 stocking events in that peak month.
By species
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Indian Creek
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in WASATCH County, Utah.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Indian Creek, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Indian Creek was last stocked September 30, 2025, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid Utah freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Utah license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Utah fish & wildlife agency.Official Utah regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Indian Creek:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Kokanee & Salmon Tactics
Troll small dodgers followed by micro-hoochies or wedding ring spinners tipped with shoepeg corn. Use downriggers or lead-core line to reach cooler thermocline depths (typically 20–50 ft in summer).
Cutthroat Trout Profile Tips
Known for being relatively easy to catch on dry flies, making it a favorite of western fly anglers; many subspecies are managed under catch-and-release rules to protect native populations.
Kokanee Profile Tips
Usually caught by trolling small lures or bait behind flashers at depth; a major fall spectacle when spawning runs turn red in tributary streams.
Recommended Tackle for Indian Creek
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
Mack's Lure Classic Wedding Ring Spinner
A classic Western trolling lure designed to be tipped with shoepeg corn and run behind a dodger in deep thermoclines.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 35,100 | 2.9" | Utah DWR |
| September 30, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 35,100 | 2.9" | Utah DWR |
| September 22, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,008 | 2.26" | Utah DWR |
| October 30, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 2.43" | Utah DWR |
| October 22, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 16,032 | 2.46" | Utah DWR |
| November 2, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 29,440 | 3.14" | Utah DWR |
| November 2, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 29,440 | 3.14" | Utah DWR |
| June 5, 2000 | Kokanee | 4,245 | 3.91" | Utah DWR |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2000 | Kokanee | 5,660 | 3.91" | Utah DWR |
| June 5, 2000 | Kokanee | 7,075 | 3.91" | Utah DWR |
| May 1, 2000 | Kokanee | 31,290 | 2.9" | Utah DWR |
| June 18, 1999 | Kokanee | 4,682 | 4.08" | Utah DWR |
| June 18, 1999 | Kokanee | 4,682 | 4.08" | Utah DWR |
| June 18, 1999 | Kokanee | 4,682 | 4.08" | Utah DWR |
| July 14, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 602 | 9.48" | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.53" | Utah DWR |
| June 17, 1997 | Kokanee | 6,900 | 2.52" | Utah DWR |
| June 17, 1997 | Kokanee | 6,900 | 2.52" | Utah DWR |
| June 17, 1997 | Kokanee | 3,450 | 2.52" | Utah DWR |
| June 27, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.36" | Utah DWR |
| June 10, 1996 | Kokanee | 13,700 | 2.99" | Utah DWR |
| June 14, 1995 | Kokanee | 3,875 | 2.92" | Utah DWR |
| June 14, 1995 | Kokanee | 3,875 | 2.92" | Utah DWR |
| June 2, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.21" | Utah DWR |
| August 23, 1994 | Mottled Sculpin | 150 | 3.5" | Utah DWR |
| July 26, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,500 | 1.2" | Utah DWR |
| June 23, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 603 | 9.65" | Utah DWR |
| October 14, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,513 | 2.15" | Utah DWR |
| October 14, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,119 | 2.15" | Utah DWR |
| October 14, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,421 | 2.15" | Utah DWR |
| October 14, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,887 | 2.83" | Utah DWR |
| October 12, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 17,552 | 2.06" | Utah DWR |
| June 24, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 601 | 10.51" | Utah DWR |
| June 18, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,615 | 6.91" | Utah DWR |
| August 27, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,512 | 0" | Utah DWR |
| May 26, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,001 | 6.32" | Utah DWR |
| May 26, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,001 | 6.32" | Utah DWR |
| May 21, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 601 | 9.08" | Utah DWR |
| May 12, 1992 | Brown Trout | 499 | 3.76" | Utah DWR |
| October 22, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,018 | 0" | Utah DWR |
| October 22, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,089 | 0" | Utah DWR |
| June 25, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 999 | 7" | Utah DWR |
| June 25, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 999 | 7" | Utah DWR |
| June 25, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 799 | 7" | Utah DWR |
| June 25, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 200 | 7" | Utah DWR |
| May 14, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 602 | 9.07" | Utah DWR |
| November 15, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,191 | 9.63" | Utah DWR |
| November 14, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 995 | 2.87" | Utah DWR |
| November 14, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 404 | 2.87" | Utah DWR |
| November 14, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 995 | 2.87" | Utah DWR |
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Frequently asked
When was Indian Creek last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Indian Creek was last stocked September 30, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Indian Creek?
Indian Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Mottled Sculpin, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Indian Creek stocked?
Indian Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Indian Creek stocked?
Indian Creek has been stocked about 1 times a year — 66 recorded stockings between 1980 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Indian Creek?
About 345,159 fish have been stocked in Indian Creek across 66 recorded events since 1980, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Indian Creek?
Fish stocked in Indian Creek average about 4.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Indian Creek?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Utah freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Utah fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Indian Creek?
Freshly stocked trout in Indian Creek typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.