American Fork

Boat Ramps: 3
Access Points: 11
Species: 6

American Fork is a picturesque stream located in Utah County, Utah, offering anglers diverse fishing experiences in a beautiful mountain setting. The creek runs through American Fork Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains before flowing into Utah Lake. American Fork provides opportunities for trout fishing in its upper sections, while the lower portions near Utah Lake hold various warmwater species. The stream's character changes dramatically from its mountain headwaters to its valley sections, offering anglers different fishing experiences throughout the year.

Utah licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at American Fork and what's needed to catch them.

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Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Cutthroat Trout

Oncorhynchus clarkii

Walleye

Sander vitreus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

Cutthroat Trout3,129 fish · 2.9 inOct 5, 2026
Cutthroat Trout342 fish · 2.8 inOct 5, 2026
Cutthroat Trout1,534 fish · 2.8 inOct 5, 2026
Rainbow Trout501 fish · 11.9 inAug 3, 2026
Rainbow Trout499 fish · 10.0 inJul 20, 2026

Source

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Sizes are the length the agency reports. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on American Fork. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on American Fork

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Utah licenses and regulations

Utah Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Utah Fishing License

If you’re 12 years of age or older, you must purchase a fishing license or a combination license to fish in Utah.

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Utah Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Utah Stream Access Laws

The law does not allow recreational water users (including anglers, kayakers, tubers, hunters and others) to walk on the private bed of a public waterbody. This means that if you are fishing or recreating in public water that flows over private property closed to trespass, you may not walk on the land beneath the water without obtaining landowner permission.

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Take American Fork with you

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