Stump Creek

Tributary of the Salt River

    Stump Creek in Caribou County is 25.1 miles in length.

    Species Observed in Surveys

    Fish Stocking Records

    Date Species Quantity General Size
    1994/06/07 Brown Trout 3,129 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1993/10/19 Brown Trout 2,100 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1992/10/02 Brown Trout 1,500 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1987/05/14 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 5,800 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1987/04/27 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,016 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1986/06/17 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 5,035 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1986/06/12 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,122 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1986/06/11 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 880 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1985/06/04 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 7,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1985/05/21 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,008 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1985/05/16 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,008 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1984/06/22 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 5,310 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1984/06/18 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1983/07/06 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 5,100 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1983/06/23 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1983/05/20 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,008 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1982/06/29 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 4,998 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1982/06/17 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1981/06/23 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 5,005 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1981/04/23 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1981/04/22 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1980/06/24 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 5,040 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1980/06/20 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 450 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1980/05/20 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 1,550 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1979/07/06 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 5,040 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1979/06/15 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 300 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1979/05/18 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 600 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1979/05/14 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 600 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1979/05/02 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 504 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1978/07/05 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 5,135 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1978/06/26 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 575 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1978/06/16 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 960 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1978/06/05 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 470 Adults
    1977/09/16 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 4,004 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1977/05/28 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 77 Adults
    1977/05/09 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 1,998 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1976/07/15 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 675 Adults
    1976/07/14 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 560 Adults
    1976/06/22 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 644 Adults
    1976/06/01 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 640 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1976/05/28 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 1,720 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1976/04/21 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 760 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1975/09/04 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 30,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1975/07/29 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 1,280 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1975/07/27 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 99 Adults
    1975/06/03 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 880 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1975/06/02 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 1,840 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1975/04/03 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 360 Adults
    1975/01/29 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 126 Adults
    1974/07/27 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 20,130 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1973/08/14 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 67,500 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1972/09/17 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 1,344 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1972/09/16 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 1,344 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1972/09/15 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 1,344 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1972/07/25 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 3,120 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1971/09/11 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 2,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1971/09/10 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 2,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1971/08/19 Brook Trout 1,600 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1971/08/17 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 4,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1971/07/31 Brook Trout 800 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1971/06/20 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 5,329 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1971/06/19 Brook Trout 1,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1970/08/11 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 2,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1970/07/21 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 5,150 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1969/06/08 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 2,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1969/06/07 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 2,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1969/06/06 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 2,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1968/08/28 Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout 960 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1968/08/28 Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout - Diploid 960 Fry (0-3 inches)
    Source: IDFG Fish Stocking Database.

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    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 Stump 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
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