Parowan Pond Fish Stocking
IRON County, Utah · 2001–2026 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Parowan Pond was last stocked June 8, 2026 with Channel Catfish. Parowan Pond has 161 stocking records on file, spanning 2001–2026, with about 121,422 fish stocked over that period.
When Parowan Pond is stocked
Parowan Pond is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in March — 27 stocking events in that peak month.
By species
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Parowan Pond
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in IRON County, Utah.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Parowan Pond, 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 Parowan Pond was last stocked June 8, 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 Parowan Pond:
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.
Channel Catfish Profile Tips
Popular with bait anglers using cut bait, worms, or prepared 'stink bait'; often stocked specifically for summer evening fishing.
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.
Recommended Tackle for Parowan Pond
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.
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 Parowan Pond, freshest activity first.
Yankee Meadow Reservoir
7 miIRON County · 3 species · 247 records
Last stocked July 2026
Hendrickson Lake
8 miIRON County · 2 species · 54 records
Last stocked July 2026
Brian Head Pond
11 miIRON County · 3 species · 55 records
Last stocked July 2026
Forebay Pond
3 miIRON County · 1 species · 161 records
Last stocked June 2026
Louder Ranger Sta
12 miIRON County · 3 species · 19 records
Last stocked June 2026
Paragonah Reservoir
9 miIRON County · 4 species · 51 records
Last stocked June 2026
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | Channel Catfish | 188 | 6.8" | Utah DWR |
| March 16, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 392 | 10.7" | Utah DWR |
| October 20, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 11.79" | Utah DWR |
| October 20, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 199 | 7.91" | Utah DWR |
| March 20, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 375 | 9.7" | Utah DWR |
| October 23, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 707 | 9.96" | Utah DWR |
| September 19, 2024 | Channel Catfish | 125 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| September 5, 2024 | Channel Catfish | 250 | 10.77" | Utah DWR |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 29, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 751 | 10.55" | Utah DWR |
| October 5, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 469 | 8.51" | Utah DWR |
| August 24, 2023 | Channel Catfish | 230 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| June 15, 2023 | Black Crappie | 113 | 8.01" | Utah DWR |
| May 18, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 554 | 10.15" | Utah DWR |
| March 27, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 516 | 8.99" | Utah DWR |
| May 5, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 818 | 10.9" | Utah DWR |
| March 12, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 852 | 9.98" | Utah DWR |
| October 17, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 912 | 8.79" | Utah DWR |
| September 5, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| August 22, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 75 | 14.94" | Utah DWR |
| June 20, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 700 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| June 13, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 284 | 10.63" | Utah DWR |
| June 6, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 380 | 10.96" | Utah DWR |
| June 4, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 296 | 9.98" | Utah DWR |
| May 2, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 10.03" | Utah DWR |
| April 18, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 308 | 9.33" | Utah DWR |
| March 26, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 314 | 9.06" | Utah DWR |
| October 18, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 856 | 10.28" | Utah DWR |
| June 21, 2018 | Channel Catfish | 350 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| June 7, 2018 | Channel Catfish | 350 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| April 25, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 884 | 11.02" | Utah DWR |
| April 4, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 803 | 10.96" | Utah DWR |
| March 21, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 859 | 10.28" | Utah DWR |
| September 5, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 813 | 10.44" | Utah DWR |
| August 24, 2017 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| June 8, 2017 | Channel Catfish | 350 | 29.24" | Utah DWR |
| May 22, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 843 | 9.71" | Utah DWR |
| April 26, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 11.32" | Utah DWR |
| March 14, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 875 | 11.04" | Utah DWR |
| October 28, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 855 | 8.65" | Utah DWR |
| May 26, 2016 | Channel Catfish | 350 | 14.94" | Utah DWR |
| May 4, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 794 | 8.71" | Utah DWR |
| April 6, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 871 | 8.79" | Utah DWR |
| March 3, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 889 | 10.47" | Utah DWR |
| November 5, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 851 | 8.65" | Utah DWR |
| September 29, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 898 | 8.52" | Utah DWR |
| August 27, 2015 | Channel Catfish | 640 | 12.5" | Utah DWR |
| June 18, 2015 | Channel Catfish | 405 | 14.56" | Utah DWR |
| May 27, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 596 | 8.71" | Utah DWR |
| April 27, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 647 | 8.12" | Utah DWR |
| April 2, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,315 | 8.13" | Utah DWR |
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Frequently asked
When was Parowan Pond last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Parowan Pond was last stocked June 8, 2026 with Channel Catfish.
What fish species are stocked in Parowan Pond?
Parowan Pond is stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill.
What time of year is Parowan Pond stocked?
Parowan Pond is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in March.
How often is Parowan Pond stocked?
Parowan Pond has been stocked about 6 times a year — 161 recorded stockings between 2001 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Parowan Pond?
About 121,422 fish have been stocked in Parowan Pond across 161 recorded events since 2001, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Parowan Pond?
Fish stocked in Parowan Pond average about 11.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Parowan Pond?
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 Parowan Pond?
Freshly stocked trout in Parowan Pond 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.