Merchant Creek Fish Stocking
Utah · 1980–1997 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Merchant Creek was last stocked August 5, 1997 with Rainbow Trout. Merchant Creek has 70 stocking records on file, spanning 1980–1997, with about 43,743 fish stocked over that period.
When Merchant Creek is stocked
Merchant Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 26 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Merchant Creek, freshest activity first.
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Kents Lake Upper
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4 miBEAVER County · 1 species · 5 records
Last stocked September 2025
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 595 | 10.06" | Utah DWR |
| July 22, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 594 | 9.7" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 655 | 9.72" | Utah DWR |
| June 20, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 623 | 9.54" | Utah DWR |
| August 7, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 615 | 9.52" | Utah DWR |
| July 22, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 590 | 10.04" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 593 | 10.03" | Utah DWR |
| June 24, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 596 | 9.66" | Utah DWR |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 645 | 9.75" | Utah DWR |
| September 1, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 682 | 10" | Utah DWR |
| August 15, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 621 | 9.71" | Utah DWR |
| August 2, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 565 | 10.38" | Utah DWR |
| July 21, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 594 | 9.48" | Utah DWR |
| June 27, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 570 | 9.66" | Utah DWR |
| September 2, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 536 | 9.26" | Utah DWR |
| August 12, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 635 | 9.85" | Utah DWR |
| July 20, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 586 | 9.4" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 663 | 9.72" | Utah DWR |
| June 10, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 584 | 9.94" | Utah DWR |
| September 3, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 592 | 9.2" | Utah DWR |
| July 21, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 621 | 9.61" | Utah DWR |
| July 7, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 607 | 9.61" | Utah DWR |
| June 23, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 580 | 9.3" | Utah DWR |
| June 11, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 611 | 9.61" | Utah DWR |
| August 19, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 590 | 9.53" | Utah DWR |
| July 22, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 626 | 9.53" | Utah DWR |
| July 7, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 617 | 9.58" | Utah DWR |
| June 24, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 592 | 9.28" | Utah DWR |
| May 19, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 592 | 9.6" | Utah DWR |
| July 29, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 607 | 9.75" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 605 | 9.9" | Utah DWR |
| June 26, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 609 | 9.32" | Utah DWR |
| June 10, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 572 | 9.5" | Utah DWR |
| July 25, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 10.11" | Utah DWR |
| July 11, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 638 | 10.02" | Utah DWR |
| June 26, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 601 | 9.64" | Utah DWR |
| June 14, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 607 | 9.41" | Utah DWR |
| May 14, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 653 | 9.32" | Utah DWR |
| August 25, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 582 | 10.1" | Utah DWR |
| August 2, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 615 | 9.79" | Utah DWR |
| July 12, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 605 | 9.87" | Utah DWR |
| June 21, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 607 | 9.38" | Utah DWR |
| May 23, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 594 | 9.3" | Utah DWR |
| August 12, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 713 | 9.33" | Utah DWR |
| July 14, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 781 | 9.52" | Utah DWR |
| June 22, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 751 | 9.46" | Utah DWR |
| June 3, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 769 | 9.85" | Utah DWR |
| August 17, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 736 | 9.08" | Utah DWR |
| July 17, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 757 | 9.32" | Utah DWR |
| June 25, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 761 | 9.14" | Utah DWR |
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Frequently asked
When was Merchant Creek last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Merchant Creek was last stocked August 5, 1997 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Merchant Creek?
Merchant Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Merchant Creek stocked?
Merchant Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Merchant Creek stocked?
Merchant Creek has been stocked about 4 times a year — 70 recorded stockings between 1980 and 1997.
How many fish have been stocked in Merchant Creek?
About 43,743 fish have been stocked in Merchant Creek across 70 recorded events since 1980, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Merchant Creek?
Fish stocked in Merchant Creek average about 9.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.