Senceball Fish Stocking
Utah · 1980–2023 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Senceball was last stocked July 11, 2023 with Brook Trout. Senceball has 49 stocking records on file, spanning 1980–2023, with about 26,704 fish stocked over that period.
When Senceball is stocked
Senceball is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 26 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Senceball
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Utah.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Senceball, 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 Senceball was last stocked July 11, 2023, 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 Senceball:
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.
Brook Trout Profile Tips
A favorite of high-country and small-stream anglers; often more willing to strike than brown or rainbow trout in the same water.
Arctic Grayling Profile Tips
A popular dry-fly target in Montana and Utah's high-country waters, prized for its willingness to rise.
Recommended Tackle for Senceball
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.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Senceball, freshest activity first.
Anderson Meadow
2 miBEAVER County · 3 species · 248 records
Last stocked June 2026
Kents Lake Middle
3 miBEAVER County · 5 species · 334 records
Last stocked June 2026
Merchant Valley Reservoir
7 miBEAVER County · 2 species · 93 records
Last stocked June 2026
Kents Lake Lower
4 miBEAVER County · 4 species · 119 records
Last stocked June 2026
Sevier River
8 miSEVIER County · 5 species · 374 records
Last stocked May 2026
Little Reservoir
5 miBEAVER County · 3 species · 313 records
Last stocked April 2026
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2023 | Brook Trout | 97 | 2.63" | Utah DWR |
| July 7, 2022 | Brook Trout | 96 | 2.97" | Utah DWR |
| September 23, 2021 | Arctic Grayling | 108 | 2.65" | Utah DWR |
| July 6, 2021 | Brook Trout | 101 | 2.71" | Utah DWR |
| September 28, 2020 | Arctic Grayling | 108 | 2.81" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2020 | Brook Trout | 106 | 2.55" | Utah DWR |
| September 24, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 633 | 1.8" | Utah DWR |
| October 1, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 522 | 2.33" | Utah DWR |
Show 41 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 520 | 2.11" | Utah DWR |
| September 19, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 541 | 1.9" | Utah DWR |
| September 18, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 561 | 2.05" | Utah DWR |
| September 10, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 523 | 1.87" | Utah DWR |
| September 16, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 510 | 2.34" | Utah DWR |
| September 18, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 618 | 2.4" | Utah DWR |
| September 20, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 543 | 1.74" | Utah DWR |
| September 28, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| September 13, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 526 | 2.06" | Utah DWR |
| September 28, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| September 16, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 502 | 1.7" | Utah DWR |
| September 28, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| September 23, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 526 | 2.21" | Utah DWR |
| September 29, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| September 18, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 513 | 1.49" | Utah DWR |
| September 29, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| October 5, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 497 | 1.79" | Utah DWR |
| September 29, 2005 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| October 7, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 510 | 1.72" | Utah DWR |
| October 11, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 535 | 1.96" | Utah DWR |
| October 3, 2001 | Cutthroat Trout | 532 | 1.81" | Utah DWR |
| October 4, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 511 | 2.16" | Utah DWR |
| October 6, 1999 | Cutthroat Trout | 510 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| October 6, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 503 | 1.55" | Utah DWR |
| September 30, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 469 | 1.57" | Utah DWR |
| September 26, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 543 | 1.9" | Utah DWR |
| August 23, 1994 | Cutthroat Trout | 503 | 1.8" | Utah DWR |
| September 1, 1993 | Cutthroat Trout | 533 | 1.73" | Utah DWR |
| July 6, 1992 | Cutthroat Trout | 519 | 1.82" | Utah DWR |
| September 26, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 504 | 0" | Utah DWR |
| July 30, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 546 | 1.67" | Utah DWR |
| August 22, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 523 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| July 19, 1988 | Cutthroat Trout | 524 | 0" | Utah DWR |
| August 12, 1987 | Cutthroat Trout | 509 | 1.85" | Utah DWR |
| August 18, 1986 | Cutthroat Trout | 529 | — | Utah DWR |
| August 12, 1985 | Cutthroat Trout | 503 | — | Utah DWR |
| September 14, 1984 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,225 | — | Utah DWR |
| September 6, 1983 | Cutthroat Trout | 528 | — | Utah DWR |
| August 16, 1982 | Cutthroat Trout | 487 | — | Utah DWR |
| August 13, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 507 | — | Utah DWR |
| August 28, 1980 | Cutthroat Trout | 500 | — | Utah DWR |
Frequently asked
When was Senceball last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Senceball was last stocked July 11, 2023 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Senceball?
Senceball is stocked with Brook Trout, Arctic Grayling, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Senceball stocked?
Senceball is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is Senceball stocked?
Senceball is stocked intermittently — 49 recorded stockings between 1980 and 2023.
How many fish have been stocked in Senceball?
About 26,704 fish have been stocked in Senceball across 49 recorded events since 1980, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Senceball?
Fish stocked in Senceball average about 1.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Senceball?
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 Senceball?
Freshly stocked trout in Senceball 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.