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Meadow Creek P Fish Stocking

WEBER County, Utah · 2005–2026 on record

Source: Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report· updated 2026-06-01

According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Meadow Creek P was last stocked June 1, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Meadow Creek P has 601 stocking records on file, spanning 2005–2026, with about 442,848 fish stocked over that period.

June 1, 2026
Last stocked
442,848
Fish stocked
11
Species
601
Stocking records

When Meadow Creek P is stocked

Meadow Creek P is typically stocked year-round, most often in September — 65 stocking events in that peak month.

How Meadow Creek P's stockings spread across the calendar year, based on the 500 most recent records.

Angler's Field Guide

Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Meadow Creek P

Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in WEBER County, Utah.

Post-Plant Behavior & Timing

Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Meadow Creek P, 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 Meadow Creek P was last stocked June 1, 2026, 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 Meadow Creek P:

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.

Catfish Rigging

Fish a Carolina slip-sinker bottom rig with a 1/2 to 1 oz egg sinker, swivel, and 1/0–3/0 circle hook. Baits such as chicken liver, cut baitfish (shad), nightcrawlers, and stink baits produce best during early morning, dusk, or night in deeper holes.

Bass & Panfish Approach

Target visible structure such as docks, weed lines, and fallen trees. Small 1/32 to 1/16 oz jig heads with soft plastic grubs or live worms under a float work well for crappie and bluegill; soft plastic worms or spinnerbaits work well for bass.

Rainbow Trout Profile Tips

The most commonly targeted stocked trout in the country, taken on bait, spinners, and flies alike; a common first fish for new anglers.

Brown Trout Profile Tips

Known for being wary and selective, brown trout are a prized target for fly anglers, especially larger, nocturnal-feeding fish.

Recommended Tackle for Meadow Creek P

Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.

Hatchery Trout FavoriteBerkley

Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough

Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.

Top Casting LurePanther Martin

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.

Essential RiggingEagle Claw

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.

Catfish EssentialGamakatsu

Heavy Duty Offset Circle Hooks (1/0–3/0)

Circle hooks naturally turn into the corner of a catfish's jaw as it turns, preventing gut-hooking and improving hookup rates.

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Nearby stocked waters

Other stocked waters near Meadow Creek P, freshest activity first.

Stocking history

Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.

DateSpeciesNumberSizeSource
June 1, 2026Rainbow Trout50010.77"Utah DWR
May 19, 2026Rainbow Trout7999.46"Utah DWR
May 4, 2026Rainbow Trout4999.55"Utah DWR
April 22, 2026Rainbow Trout7009.43"Utah DWR
April 7, 2026Rainbow Trout5019.69"Utah DWR
March 16, 2026Rainbow Trout2019.46"Utah DWR
March 13, 2026Rainbow Trout20320.27"Utah DWR
February 17, 2026Rainbow Trout2009.42"Utah DWR
Show 42 more stocking records →
DateSpeciesNumberSizeSource
January 13, 2026Brown Trout29914.44"Utah DWR
November 10, 2025Rainbow Trout50111.44"Utah DWR
November 4, 2025Rainbow Trout50010.77"Utah DWR
October 21, 2025Rainbow Trout60011.86"Utah DWR
October 9, 2025Tiger Trout23310.7"Utah DWR
October 9, 2025Tiger Trout16310.7"Utah DWR
September 25, 2025Rainbow Trout45211.86"Utah DWR
September 25, 2025Rainbow Trout45211.86"Utah DWR
September 25, 2025Rainbow Trout45211.86"Utah DWR
September 5, 2025Channel Catfish45013.57"Utah DWR
July 23, 2025Rainbow Trout25012.03"Utah DWR
June 19, 2025Channel Catfish3,4806"Utah DWR
June 4, 2025Rainbow Trout6999.87"Utah DWR
May 19, 2025Rainbow Trout3499.69"Utah DWR
May 13, 2025Rainbow Trout7019.69"Utah DWR
May 2, 2025Rainbow Trout40017.1"Utah DWR
April 28, 2025Rainbow Trout3499.64"Utah DWR
April 28, 2025Wiper2487.24"Utah DWR
April 14, 2025Rainbow Trout3649.63"Utah DWR
April 1, 2025Rainbow Trout3509.5"Utah DWR
March 17, 2025Rainbow Trout3509.5"Utah DWR
February 15, 2025Rainbow Trout5999.43"Utah DWR
January 30, 2025Rainbow Trout50619.26"Utah DWR
November 19, 2024Rainbow Trout50013.57"Utah DWR
November 4, 2024Rainbow Trout50013.57"Utah DWR
October 28, 2024Rainbow Trout26518.12"Utah DWR
October 22, 2024Rainbow Trout60013.57"Utah DWR
October 16, 2024Tiger Trout43211.16"Utah DWR
October 7, 2024Rainbow Trout60013.57"Utah DWR
October 2, 2024Rainbow Trout30017.1"Utah DWR
September 17, 2024Rainbow Trout75512.13"Utah DWR
July 25, 2024Rainbow Trout30012.88"Utah DWR
June 6, 2024Channel Catfish20013.57"Utah DWR
June 3, 2024Rainbow Trout70010.44"Utah DWR
May 23, 2024Wiper2508.22"Utah DWR
May 20, 2024Rainbow Trout3519.75"Utah DWR
May 17, 2024Rainbow Trout3519.75"Utah DWR
May 6, 2024Rainbow Trout3509.55"Utah DWR
April 29, 2024Rainbow Trout3519.57"Utah DWR
April 15, 2024Rainbow Trout3519.52"Utah DWR
April 1, 2024Rainbow Trout3519.52"Utah DWR
March 18, 2024Rainbow Trout3519.52"Utah DWR

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Frequently asked

When was Meadow Creek P last stocked?

According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Meadow Creek P was last stocked June 1, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.

What fish species are stocked in Meadow Creek P?

Meadow Creek P is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Tiger Trout, Channel Catfish, Wiper, Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Lake Trout, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Black Bullhead.

What time of year is Meadow Creek P stocked?

Meadow Creek P is typically stocked year-round, most often in September.

How often is Meadow Creek P stocked?

Meadow Creek P has been stocked about 27 times a year — 601 recorded stockings between 2005 and 2026.

How many fish have been stocked in Meadow Creek P?

About 442,848 fish have been stocked in Meadow Creek P across 601 recorded events since 2005, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.

What size are the fish stocked in Meadow Creek P?

Fish stocked in Meadow Creek P average about 12.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.

Do you need a fishing license to fish Meadow Creek P?

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 Meadow Creek P?

Freshly stocked trout in Meadow Creek P 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.