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American Fork Creek

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river4,700 ft elevationLicense required ↗

A productive stream in American Fork Canyon with Rainbow and Brown Trout. Multiple access points throughout the canyon.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Rainbow Trout499 fish
Rainbow Trout500 fish
Rainbow Trout499 fish
Rainbow Trout500 fish

Species

Primary

Rainbow Trout

Also present

Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout throughout the canyon
  • Brown Trout: Brown Trout in lower sections

Recommended Gear

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Fishing Regulations

Updated
Species / RuleLimit
suckersMust release immediately
  • CLOSED to the possession of walleye from March 1 through 6 AM on the first Saturday of May
  • No limit on northern pike - Anglers must not release any northern pike they catch - All northern pike must be immediately killed
  • CLOSED to nighttime bowfishing (sunset to sunrise) from the first Saturday of May through 6 AM on the second Saturday of July

Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Current Weather

Temperature

92°F

Wind

9 mph

Clear skies

Stream Conditions

USGS gauge · PROVO RIVER AT PROVO, UT

Flow

37.3 cfs

Low

Gauge height

3.8 ft

Updated

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