Fishing Forum

So just out of curiousity I've taken to reading the stocking reports (almost like I've learned something from yall) and noticed that the reports show something interesting (to me).

I'm a fan of a quick jaunt to the community fisheries for a bit of C&R fun. I used to live 5 minutes from Farmington Res but now have relocated 5 from Bountiful pond. Lookin at the reports I've noticed that certain waters are stocked much heavier than others. And it sure isn't a size thing. For example this year Bountiful-1408-Farmington -2000
Kaysville- 3273 and Jenson- 7504.

So anyone know why it's so drastically different? do each city fund each water? Cause I mean Jenson is tiny compared to Bountiful and you can combine all the others and still not reach it.
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Several factors are used to determine how many fish are stocked in the Ponds.
Size of the pond, location, amount of fishing pressure, problems with people at the ponds,
water quality and community support are some of the factors.

The community ponds are not charged for trout stocking.
Fishing license fees pays for these fish.

Bountiful Pond is unique as far as Community ponds go. It would not be practical to stock it the same as other smaller and heavier used ponds.
I have fished there several times though and I did very well for trout.
It just doesn't fish like a normal 4 acre pond. You have to fish it more like a lake, which by the way it is.

If you have other questions about community ponds, I suggest that you contact the DWR and ask one of their Community Fishing Biologists.
They are eager to answer questions and hear suggestions.
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