Salina City Pond Fish Stocking
SEVIER County, Utah · 2008–2026 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Salina City Pond was last stocked June 8, 2026 with Channel Catfish. Salina City Pond has 96 stocking records on file, spanning 2008–2026, with about 58,067 fish stocked over that period.
When Salina City Pond is stocked
Salina City Pond is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in June — 19 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Salina City Pond
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in SEVIER County, Utah.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Salina City 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 Salina City 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 Salina City 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.
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 Salina City 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 Salina City Pond, freshest activity first.
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14 miSEVIER County · 2 species · 119 records
Last stocked June 2026
Farnsworth Lake
14 miSEVIER County · 4 species · 135 records
Last stocked June 2026
Gates Lake
14 miSEVIER County · 3 species · 103 records
Last stocked June 2026
Redmond Lake
5 miSEVIER County · 6 species · 42 records
Last stocked September 2025
Abes Reservoir
14 miSEVIER County · 3 species · 21 records
Last stocked August 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | Channel Catfish | 187 | 6.8" | Utah DWR |
| May 14, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 10.12" | Utah DWR |
| April 16, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 560 | 9.59" | Utah DWR |
| March 12, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 9.83" | Utah DWR |
| February 10, 2026 | Brook Trout | 93 | 15.92" | Utah DWR |
| February 10, 2026 | Brown Trout | 83 | 14.44" | Utah DWR |
| June 3, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 452 | 10.28" | Utah DWR |
| April 30, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 537 | 9.58" | Utah DWR |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 513 | 10.31" | Utah DWR |
| June 27, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 10.09" | Utah DWR |
| April 24, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 440 | 10.39" | Utah DWR |
| March 27, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 550 | 9.95" | Utah DWR |
| July 19, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 960 | 9.9" | Utah DWR |
| June 27, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 513 | 10.7" | Utah DWR |
| May 23, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 518 | 10.04" | Utah DWR |
| April 26, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 425 | 9.76" | Utah DWR |
| March 28, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 585 | 10.19" | Utah DWR |
| June 1, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,019 | 10.97" | Utah DWR |
| May 19, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,009 | 10.97" | Utah DWR |
| April 13, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,275 | 10.02" | Utah DWR |
| March 22, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 303 | 10.06" | Utah DWR |
| June 29, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 641 | 10.5" | Utah DWR |
| June 22, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 10.04" | Utah DWR |
| May 27, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 660 | 10.04" | Utah DWR |
| April 22, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 601 | 10.5" | Utah DWR |
| March 10, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 312 | 10.04" | Utah DWR |
| August 18, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 165 | 10.57" | Utah DWR |
| July 20, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 304 | 10.29" | Utah DWR |
| June 26, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 578 | 10.13" | Utah DWR |
| June 5, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 403 | 9.81" | Utah DWR |
| May 7, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 397 | 10.02" | Utah DWR |
| April 22, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 201 | 10.19" | Utah DWR |
| March 25, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 452 | 10.12" | Utah DWR |
| July 30, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 0 | 10.58" | Utah DWR |
| July 30, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.27" | Utah DWR |
| July 10, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 701 | 10.04" | Utah DWR |
| May 22, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 756 | 9.65" | Utah DWR |
| May 7, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 518 | 10.27" | Utah DWR |
| April 24, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 10.13" | Utah DWR |
| March 26, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 506 | 10.2" | Utah DWR |
| June 4, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 650 | 10.3" | Utah DWR |
| May 7, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 650 | 10.05" | Utah DWR |
| April 4, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 652 | 9.95" | Utah DWR |
| September 7, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 490 | 10.44" | Utah DWR |
| September 6, 2017 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 13.57" | Utah DWR |
| August 9, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 606 | 9.67" | Utah DWR |
| July 10, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,143 | 9.72" | Utah DWR |
| June 6, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.8" | Utah DWR |
| May 15, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 606 | 9.54" | Utah DWR |
| March 29, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 665 | 9.19" | Utah DWR |
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Frequently asked
When was Salina City Pond last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Salina City Pond was last stocked June 8, 2026 with Channel Catfish.
What fish species are stocked in Salina City Pond?
Salina City Pond is stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Salina City Pond stocked?
Salina City Pond is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in June.
How often is Salina City Pond stocked?
Salina City Pond has been stocked about 5 times a year — 96 recorded stockings between 2008 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Salina City Pond?
About 58,067 fish have been stocked in Salina City Pond across 96 recorded events since 2008, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Salina City Pond?
Fish stocked in Salina City Pond average about 10.2 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Salina City 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 Salina City Pond?
Freshly stocked trout in Salina City 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.