Tincup Creek

Tributary of the Salt River

    Tincup Creek in Bonneville and Caribou Counties is 33.1 miles in length.

    Zoom In
    Zoom Out
    Interactive Map
     Download KMZ

    Species Observed in Surveys

    Fish Stocking Records

    Date
    Species
    Quantity
    General Size
    Loading, please wait...
    Date
    Species
    Quantity
    General Size
    2020/06/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 549 Adults
    2019/06/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 600 Adults
    2017/07/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 288 Adults
    2017/06/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 306 Adults
    2016/06/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 600 Adults
    2015/07/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,244 Adults
    2014/08/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 491 Catchable (12-14 inches)
    2014/07/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,414 Adults
    2013/07/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 728 Adults
    2012/06/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 624 Adults
    2012/05/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 875 Adults
    2011/08/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 903 Adults
    2011/07/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,001 Adults
    2010/06/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,001 Adults
    2009/08/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 580 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2009/07/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,590 Adults
    2008/07/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 605 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2008/03/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 440 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2007/06/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 722 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2006/06/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,000 Adults
    2005/07/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 950 Adults
    2005/06/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,344 Adults
    2004/07/13 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 650 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2004/06/29 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 667 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2004/05/27 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 682 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2003/07/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,060 Adults
    2003/06/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 501 Adults
    2002/07/02 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 525 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2002/06/17 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 876 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2002/06/10 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 660 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2001/06/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 810 Adults
    2001/05/21 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,008 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2000/07/06 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 437 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2000/07/05 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 713 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2000/06/16 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 600 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1999/07/16 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 999 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1999/07/02 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,008 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1998/07/23 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1998/06/24 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1997/07/23 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,150 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1997/06/25 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,001 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1995/08/05 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 3,360 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1994/06/07 Brown Trout 2,680 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1993/10/19 Brown Trout 5,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1992/10/02 Brown Trout 1,500 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1992/09/08 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,200 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1991/09/28 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 3,195 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1987/06/05 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 5,360 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1986/06/19 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 5,200 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1985/05/21 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 7,200 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1984/07/20 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 5,025 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1983/07/06 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 10,200 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1982/07/29 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 18,135 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1981/08/04 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 12,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1979/06/05 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 30,450 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1978/08/22 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 30,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1976/08/23 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 10,098 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1976/07/09 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 40,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1975/08/11 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 57,300 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1974/07/24 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 57,750 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1973/07/11 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 103,600 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1972/06/28 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 90,420 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1971/06/25 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 80,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1970/07/27 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 84,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1969/08/23 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 80,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    Source: IDFG Fish Stocking Database.

    Licenses and Tags

    Learn more about IDFG Licenses, Tags & Permits
     

    Fishing Rules, 2025 - 2027

    All Waters Open All Year

    Except as modified in Special Rules
    Fishing is not allowed within the posted upstream and downstream boundary of any fish weir or trap.

    Daily Bag Limits

    The following daily bag limits apply to all waters within each region except as modified in the Special Rules. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit.

    Special Rules

    No Special Rules for Tincup Creek.
    Southeast Region Bag Limits
    Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth)

    • Bass limit is 6, both species combined
    • None under 14 inches

    Brook Trout

    • Brook Trout limit is 25
    • Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules - if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for Brook Trout

    Cisco (Bear Lake only)

    • Cisco limit is 30

    Kokanee

    • Kokanee limit is 6

    Sturgeon

    • Sturgeon - catch-and-release
    • Sturgeon must not be removed from the water and must be released upon landing
    • Barbless hooks, sliding swivel device to secure a weight, and a lighter test line to secure weight to sliding swivel device are required. See fishing regulations for details

    Tiger Muskie

    • Tiger Muskie limit is 2, none under 40 inches

    Trout includes Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and trout hybrids (e.g. Tiger Trout)

    • Trout limit is 6, all species combined
    • In rivers and streams, only 2 of the 6 trout may be Cutthroat Trout
    • Brook Trout are listed separately

    Whitefish

    • Whitefish limit is 25
    • Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules - if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for whitefish

    Protected Nongame Fish includes Northern Leatherside Chub, Bear Lake Sculpin, and Bluehead Sucker (also known as Green Sucker)

    • May not be harvested or possessed

    All Other Fish Species includes bullfrogs and crayfish

    • No bag, length or possession limit
    Find an error? Please let us know what is wrong so we can get it fixed up! Report a Problem