Soldier Creek Fish Stocking
Utah · 1980–2024 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Soldier Creek was last stocked September 9, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Soldier Creek has 49 stocking records on file, spanning 1980–2024, with about 40,615 fish stocked over that period.
When Soldier Creek is stocked
Soldier Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 29 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Soldier Creek
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 Soldier Creek, 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 Soldier Creek was last stocked September 9, 2024, 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 Soldier Creek:
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.
Cutthroat Trout Profile Tips
Known for being relatively easy to catch on dry flies, making it a favorite of western fly anglers; many subspecies are managed under catch-and-release rules to protect native populations.
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 Soldier Creek
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 Soldier Creek, freshest activity first.
Diamond Fork Creek
11 miUTAH County · 3 species · 200 records
Last stocked June 2026
Diamond Fork River
10 miUTAH County · 4 species · 46 records
Last stocked June 2026
Tie Fork Creek
3 miUTAH County · 1 species · 7 records
Last stocked November 2025
Sixth Water
10 miUTAH County · 3 species · 23 records
Last stocked October 2025
Little Diamond Creek
12 mi1 species · 3 records
Last stocked September 2024
Wanrhodes Creek
12 mi2 species · 16 records
Last stocked October 2020
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,512 | 2.46" | Utah DWR |
| October 4, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,018 | 2.5" | Utah DWR |
| October 9, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,015 | 2.15" | Utah DWR |
| September 23, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,513 | 2.47" | Utah DWR |
| September 15, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 2" | Utah DWR |
| September 26, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,027 | 1.9" | Utah DWR |
| June 23, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 9.25" | Utah DWR |
| June 8, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 9.85" | Utah DWR |
Show 41 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.15" | Utah DWR |
| June 10, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.15" | Utah DWR |
| June 27, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 9.48" | Utah DWR |
| June 9, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 9.48" | Utah DWR |
| October 8, 1996 | Cutthroat Trout | 369 | 2.06" | Utah DWR |
| June 19, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.66" | Utah DWR |
| May 31, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.92" | Utah DWR |
| November 7, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 139 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| November 7, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 258 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| November 7, 1995 | Cutthroat Trout | 99 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 17, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 10.1" | Utah DWR |
| July 12, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | 10.1" | Utah DWR |
| June 21, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.55" | Utah DWR |
| June 7, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.55" | Utah DWR |
| August 20, 1993 | Brown Trout | 5,019 | 4.97" | Utah DWR |
| June 23, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.54" | Utah DWR |
| June 10, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 10.07" | Utah DWR |
| June 2, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 9.56" | Utah DWR |
| April 23, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | 9.56" | Utah DWR |
| June 24, 1991 | Cutthroat Trout | 99 | 7.12" | Utah DWR |
| June 21, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 9.56" | Utah DWR |
| June 4, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 9.38" | Utah DWR |
| November 16, 1990 | Cutthroat Trout | 48 | 10" | Utah DWR |
| June 7, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 8.97" | Utah DWR |
| June 1, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.55" | Utah DWR |
| June 1, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 8.62" | Utah DWR |
| May 17, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 510 | 8.62" | Utah DWR |
| June 22, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 10.19" | Utah DWR |
| June 10, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 499 | 10.07" | Utah DWR |
| June 1, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 11.22" | Utah DWR |
| May 18, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.87" | Utah DWR |
| June 25, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 621 | — | Utah DWR |
| June 11, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | — | Utah DWR |
| May 23, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | — | Utah DWR |
| June 26, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 513 | — | Utah DWR |
| June 28, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 252 | — | Utah DWR |
| June 14, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 251 | — | Utah DWR |
| June 29, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 247 | — | Utah DWR |
| May 19, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 256 | — | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 290 | — | Utah DWR |
| June 20, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 543 | — | Utah DWR |
Frequently asked
When was Soldier Creek last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Soldier Creek was last stocked September 9, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Soldier Creek?
Soldier Creek is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout.
What time of year is Soldier Creek stocked?
Soldier Creek is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Soldier Creek stocked?
Soldier Creek is stocked intermittently — 49 recorded stockings between 1980 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Soldier Creek?
About 40,615 fish have been stocked in Soldier Creek across 49 recorded events since 1980, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Soldier Creek?
Fish stocked in Soldier Creek average about 7.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Soldier Creek?
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 Soldier Creek?
Freshly stocked trout in Soldier Creek 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.