Virgin River Fish Stocking
Utah · 2009–2022 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Virgin River was last stocked November 7, 2022 with Virgin Chub. Virgin River has 25 stocking records on file, spanning 2009–2022, with about 94,960 fish stocked over that period.
When Virgin River is stocked
Virgin River is typically stocked in fall, most often in November — 14 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2022 | Virgin Chub | 972 | 4.06" | Utah DWR |
| November 17, 2021 | Virgin Chub | 2,847 | 4.28" | Utah DWR |
| November 5, 2020 | Virgin Chub | 859 | 4.66" | Utah DWR |
| November 6, 2019 | Virgin Chub | 4,692 | 3.93" | Utah DWR |
| November 8, 2018 | Virgin Chub | 17,855 | 2.52" | Utah DWR |
| November 9, 2017 | Virgin Chub | 9,540 | 3.36" | Utah DWR |
| November 21, 2016 | Virgin Chub | 184 | 3.68" | Utah DWR |
| March 10, 2016 | Woundfin | 3,950 | 2.5" | Utah DWR |
Show 17 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2016 | Woundfin | 3,177 | 3.07" | Utah DWR |
| March 10, 2016 | Woundfin | 3,060 | 3.4" | Utah DWR |
| November 16, 2015 | Virgin Chub | 410 | 13.65" | Utah DWR |
| November 16, 2015 | Virgin Chub | 1,845 | 3.88" | Utah DWR |
| November 16, 2015 | Virgin Chub | 410 | 13.65" | Utah DWR |
| November 16, 2015 | Virgin Chub | 1,846 | 3.88" | Utah DWR |
| March 11, 2015 | Woundfin | 3,815 | 2.42" | Utah DWR |
| March 11, 2014 | Woundfin | 3,194 | 2.17" | Utah DWR |
| November 6, 2013 | Virgin Chub | 17,250 | 9.01" | Utah DWR |
| November 6, 2013 | Virgin Chub | 2,300 | 4.35" | Utah DWR |
| March 27, 2013 | Woundfin | 1,107 | 2.1" | Utah DWR |
| March 27, 2013 | Woundfin | 2,481 | 2.1" | Utah DWR |
| March 8, 2012 | Woundfin | 5,058 | 2.29" | Utah DWR |
| March 10, 2011 | Woundfin | 1,056 | 2.77" | Utah DWR |
| March 10, 2011 | Woundfin | 1,056 | 2.77" | Utah DWR |
| November 12, 2009 | Virgin Chub | 3,004 | 4.12" | Utah DWR |
| March 11, 2009 | Woundfin | 2,992 | 2.09" | Utah DWR |
Frequently asked
When was Virgin River last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Virgin River was last stocked November 7, 2022 with Virgin Chub.
What fish species are stocked in Virgin River?
Virgin River is stocked with Virgin Chub and Woundfin.
What time of year is Virgin River stocked?
Virgin River is typically stocked in fall, most often in November.
How often is Virgin River stocked?
Virgin River has been stocked about 2 times a year — 25 recorded stockings between 2009 and 2022.
How many fish have been stocked in Virgin River?
About 94,960 fish have been stocked in Virgin River across 25 recorded events since 2009, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Virgin River?
Fish stocked in Virgin River average about 4.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.