Pole Creek Lake Fish Stocking
DUCHESNE County, Utah · 1980–2025 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Pole Creek Lake was last stocked June 30, 2025 with Tiger Trout. Pole Creek Lake has 80 stocking records on file, spanning 1980–2025, with about 96,344 fish stocked over that period.
When Pole Creek Lake is stocked
Pole Creek Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 37 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Pole Creek Lake
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in DUCHESNE County, Utah.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Pole Creek Lake, 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 Pole Creek Lake was last stocked June 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 Pole Creek Lake:
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.
Tiger Trout Profile Tips
Known for hitting lures and flies aggressively; a favorite for anglers seeking a distinctive, hard-fighting stocked trout.
Channel Catfish Profile Tips
Popular with bait anglers using cut bait, worms, or prepared 'stink bait'; often stocked specifically for summer evening fishing.
Recommended Tackle for Pole Creek Lake
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 Pole Creek Lake, freshest activity first.
Cliff Lake Wr 49
5 miDUCHESNE County · 2 species · 14 records
Last stocked July 2026
Rock Lake Middle Wr 16
1 miDUCHESNE County · 1 species · 15 records
Last stocked September 2025
Rock Lake Upper Wr 14
2 miDUCHESNE County · 1 species · 14 records
Last stocked September 2025
Rock Lake Lower Wr 17
1 miDUCHESNE County · 3 species · 12 records
Last stocked July 2025
Hidden Lake Wr 63
5 mi2 species · 13 records
Last stocked September 2023
Larvae Lake Wr 12
1 mi1 species · 15 records
Last stocked July 2022
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | Tiger Trout | 500 | 3.69" | Utah DWR |
| June 26, 2024 | Tiger Trout | 495 | 3.64" | Utah DWR |
| September 19, 2023 | Tiger Trout | 249 | 3.95" | Utah DWR |
| July 21, 2023 | Tiger Trout | 496 | 2.7" | Utah DWR |
| July 6, 2022 | Tiger Trout | 501 | 3.69" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2021 | Tiger Trout | 502 | 3.28" | Utah DWR |
| June 10, 2021 | Channel Catfish | 250 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| July 6, 2020 | Tiger Trout | 496 | 3.2" | Utah DWR |
Show 42 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2019 | Tiger Trout | 500 | 2.65" | Utah DWR |
| July 10, 2018 | Tiger Trout | 502 | 2.35" | Utah DWR |
| June 18, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,152 | 9.44" | Utah DWR |
| June 4, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 744 | 4.32" | Utah DWR |
| June 4, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,155 | 8.94" | Utah DWR |
| August 14, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | 3.47" | Utah DWR |
| June 11, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 10" | Utah DWR |
| July 23, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 290 | 10.77" | Utah DWR |
| June 27, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 578 | 10.14" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,157 | 10.28" | Utah DWR |
| June 28, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,700 | 9.63" | Utah DWR |
| May 28, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 10" | Utah DWR |
| July 22, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9.76" | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9.51" | Utah DWR |
| May 28, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 10" | Utah DWR |
| June 18, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 9.92" | Utah DWR |
| May 28, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 10" | Utah DWR |
| July 31, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 464 | 11.16" | Utah DWR |
| June 5, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 463 | 10" | Utah DWR |
| May 29, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,390 | 10" | Utah DWR |
| July 21, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 696 | 10.77" | Utah DWR |
| May 29, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,390 | 10" | Utah DWR |
| July 12, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,390 | 10.77" | Utah DWR |
| May 29, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,390 | 10" | Utah DWR |
| July 20, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 897 | 8.62" | Utah DWR |
| June 28, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 901 | 9.81" | Utah DWR |
| July 23, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 519 | 8.14" | Utah DWR |
| July 23, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 385 | 10.03" | Utah DWR |
| June 18, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,001 | 9.58" | Utah DWR |
| July 16, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.55" | Utah DWR |
| June 19, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,007 | 8.72" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 9.44" | Utah DWR |
| June 16, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 998 | 9.68" | Utah DWR |
| July 15, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,006 | 9.08" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,995 | 9.27" | Utah DWR |
| July 21, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9.57" | Utah DWR |
| July 3, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,505 | 9.2" | Utah DWR |
| July 7, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,002 | 8.92" | Utah DWR |
| July 23, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,058 | 8.33" | Utah DWR |
| June 18, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.16" | Utah DWR |
| August 4, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,943 | 8.96" | Utah DWR |
| July 25, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,131 | 8.21" | Utah DWR |
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Frequently asked
When was Pole Creek Lake last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Pole Creek Lake was last stocked June 30, 2025 with Tiger Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Pole Creek Lake?
Pole Creek Lake is stocked with Tiger Trout, Channel Catfish, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Pole Creek Lake stocked?
Pole Creek Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Pole Creek Lake stocked?
Pole Creek Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 80 recorded stockings between 1980 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Pole Creek Lake?
About 96,344 fish have been stocked in Pole Creek Lake across 80 recorded events since 1980, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Pole Creek Lake?
Fish stocked in Pole Creek Lake average about 8.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Pole Creek Lake?
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 Pole Creek Lake?
Freshly stocked trout in Pole Creek Lake 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.