Riverfront Pond Fish Stocking
SALT LAKE County, Utah · 2014–2026 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Riverfront Pond was last stocked April 29, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Riverfront Pond has 88 stocking records on file, spanning 2014–2026, with about 14,921 fish stocked over that period.
When Riverfront Pond is stocked
Riverfront Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 25 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Riverfront Pond
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in SALT LAKE County, Utah.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Riverfront 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 Riverfront Pond was last stocked April 29, 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 Riverfront 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.
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.
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 Riverfront 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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Other stocked waters near Riverfront Pond, freshest activity first.
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0 miSALT LAKE County · 9 species · 394 records
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Midas Pond
0 miSALT LAKE County · 8 species · 437 records
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Riverton Pond
4 miSALT LAKE County · 5 species · 245 records
Last stocked June 2026
Sunset Pond
3 miSALT LAKE County · 6 species · 265 records
Last stocked May 2026
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 116 | 10.77" | Utah DWR |
| April 23, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 114 | 10.44" | Utah DWR |
| March 16, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 114 | 10.44" | Utah DWR |
| June 5, 2025 | Channel Catfish | 450 | 8.22" | Utah DWR |
| April 28, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 115 | 11.16" | Utah DWR |
| April 22, 2025 | Wiper | 202 | 7.74" | Utah DWR |
| April 21, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 116 | 10.96" | Utah DWR |
| March 17, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 116 | 10.77" | Utah DWR |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 111 | 16.77" | Utah DWR |
| September 5, 2024 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| June 20, 2024 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| June 6, 2024 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| April 30, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 114 | 10.77" | Utah DWR |
| April 22, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 116 | 10.77" | Utah DWR |
| March 18, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 116 | 10.6" | Utah DWR |
| January 23, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 126 | 16.67" | Utah DWR |
| September 7, 2023 | Channel Catfish | 75 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| August 24, 2023 | Channel Catfish | 75 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| June 15, 2023 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 10.77" | Utah DWR |
| June 1, 2023 | Channel Catfish | 150 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| May 3, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 116 | 10.96" | Utah DWR |
| May 2, 2023 | Wiper | 152 | 7.26" | Utah DWR |
| April 25, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 115 | 10.86" | Utah DWR |
| March 21, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 115 | 11.16" | Utah DWR |
| August 25, 2022 | Channel Catfish | 50 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| June 16, 2022 | Channel Catfish | 174 | 10.77" | Utah DWR |
| June 2, 2022 | Channel Catfish | 156 | 11.7" | Utah DWR |
| May 4, 2022 | Wiper | 150 | 7.1" | Utah DWR |
| May 3, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 116 | 10.6" | Utah DWR |
| April 26, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 116 | 10.6" | Utah DWR |
| March 21, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 115 | 10" | Utah DWR |
| June 24, 2021 | Channel Catfish | 150 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| March 22, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 116 | 10.96" | Utah DWR |
| September 15, 2020 | Channel Catfish | 401 | 2.48" | Utah DWR |
| June 18, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 52 | 16.88" | Utah DWR |
| May 26, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 389 | 9.52" | Utah DWR |
| May 18, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 251 | 9.46" | Utah DWR |
| May 4, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 249 | 9.63" | Utah DWR |
| April 29, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.6" | Utah DWR |
| October 21, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 218 | 9.43" | Utah DWR |
| August 28, 2019 | Wiper | 92 | 8.41" | Utah DWR |
| August 22, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 75 | 14.94" | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 2019 | Wiper | 183 | 7.96" | Utah DWR |
| June 20, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| June 6, 2019 | Channel Catfish | 238 | 10.96" | Utah DWR |
| May 7, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 218 | 9.52" | Utah DWR |
| April 30, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 218 | 9.52" | Utah DWR |
| April 22, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 140 | 15.98" | Utah DWR |
| April 16, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 10.14" | Utah DWR |
| April 10, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 11.6" | Utah DWR |
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Frequently asked
When was Riverfront Pond last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Riverfront Pond was last stocked April 29, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Riverfront Pond?
Riverfront Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Wiper, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Riverfront Pond stocked?
Riverfront Pond is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Riverfront Pond stocked?
Riverfront Pond has been stocked about 7 times a year — 88 recorded stockings between 2014 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Riverfront Pond?
About 14,921 fish have been stocked in Riverfront Pond across 88 recorded events since 2014, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Riverfront Pond?
Fish stocked in Riverfront Pond average about 10.8 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Riverfront 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 Riverfront Pond?
Freshly stocked trout in Riverfront 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.