Fishing in Utah
Flaming Gorge, Lake Powell, Strawberry and the Wasatch reservoirs, Uinta lake basins, Blue Ribbon streams and park ponds, with Utah limits dated to each guidebook.
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- 206lakes
- 50streams
- 209launch pages
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Utah reservoirs, mountain lakes, rivers and park ponds
Utah fishing runs from Flaming Gorge and Lake Powell on the Colorado system, through Strawberry, Jordanelle, Deer Creek and the other Wasatch reservoirs, to Bear Lake on the Idaho line, the high lake basins of the Uintas and Boulder Mountain, Blue Ribbon trout streams such as the Provo and the Green below Flaming Gorge Dam, and red-rock reservoirs around St. George.
This guide holds 206 lake and reservoir pages, 24 mountain area pages, 50 stream pages, 209 launch pages, 157 shore fishing pages, 29 county pages and 156 town pages, every limit dated to the 2026 or 2027 Utah guidebook.
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Lake Powell
about 112,709 acres of mapped outline in Utah, Kane County
Lake pageUtah Lake
96,600 acres, Utah County
Lake pageBear Lake
about 70,008 acres of mapped outline in Utah, Rich County
Lake pageFlaming Gorge Reservoir
42,000 acres, Daggett County
Lake pageStrawberry Reservoir
17,200 acres, Wasatch County
Lake pageWillard Bay Reservoir
about 9,991 acres of mapped outline, Box Elder County
Lake pageJordanelle Reservoir
about 2,972 acres of mapped outline, Wasatch County
Lake pageDeer Creek Reservoir
2,965 acres, Wasatch County
Lake pageUtah rivers and creeks with live gauges and DWR notes
Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)
Wasatch County, Blue Ribbon
Stream pageWeber River
Morgan County, Blue Ribbon
Stream pageDuchesne River (Hanna to the North Fork)
Duchesne County, Blue Ribbon
Stream pageGreen River Below Flaming Gorge Dam
Daggett County, Blue Ribbon
Stream pageLogan River
Cache County, Blue Ribbon
Stream pageColorado River
Grand County
Stream pageSevier River In Marysvale Canyon
Sevier County
Stream pageMiddle Provo River (Legacy Bridge to Jordanelle Dam)
Wasatch County, Blue Ribbon
Stream pageUtah mountain lake areas and drainages
- Boulder Mountain LakesGarfield County
- Millard County StreamsMillard County
- Monroe Mountain LakesSevier County
- Thousand Lake MountainWayne County
- Tushar (Beaver) Mountain LakesBeaver County
- Uinta Mountains, Bear RiverSummit County
- Uinta Mountains, Beaver Creek ForksSummit County
- Uinta Mountains, Blacks ForkSummit County
- Uinta Mountains, Burnt ForkSummit County
- Uinta Mountains, Dry GulchDuchesne County
- Uinta Mountains, Duchesne RiverDuchesne County
- Uinta Mountains, Henrys ForkSummit County
Utah waters DWR labels Blue Ribbon
59 pages here carry the DWR Blue Ribbon label, from big reservoirs to stream reaches.
- Currant Creek ReservoirWasatch County
- Otter Creek ReservoirPiute County
- Lower Stillwater PondsDuchesne County
- Bear LakeRich County
- Deer Creek ReservoirWasatch County
- Duck Fork ReservoirSanpete County
- East Canyon ReservoirMorgan County
- Fish LakeSevier County
Utah community fisheries
DWR manages 63 city and park ponds as community fisheries under one rule set: two fish a day and every tiger muskie released.
- Mayors PondBox Elder County
- Pioneer Park PondBox Elder County
- Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond)Cache County
- Wellsville ReservoirCache County
- Gigliotti PondCarbon County
- Andy Adams ReservoirDavis County
- Bountiful LakeDavis County
- Clinton Park PondDavis County
What a Utah fishing license costs
- Resident 365-day (18 to 64): $40same price in both guidebooks
- Nonresident 365-day: $120or $44 for 3 days
- Under 12: no licensefull daily limit allowed
- Free Fishing Day: June 5, 2027no license needed that day
Utah rule changes from January 1, 2027
The limits here are from the 2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, which takes effect January 1, 2027; the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook stays in force through December 31, 2026 and differs only where a row says so.
14 native species become catch-and-release game fish, the nongame row is renamed baitfish, and 27 water entries are marked NEW.
Utah lakes shared with Idaho, Arizona and Wyoming
- Bear Lakewith Idaho, reciprocal licenses
- Lake Powellwith Arizona, reciprocal licenses
- Flaming Gorge Reservoirwith Wyoming, resident license plus reciprocal permit
Utah bass, trout and carp tournaments
9 upcoming events are on the calendar, most on Sand Hollow Reservoir, Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Mantua Reservoir, with posted results from Utah organizers.
- SUBA Sand Hollow FallNovember 14, 2026, Sand Hollow Reservoir
- UBTT Team Challenge, Sand HollowNovember 21, 2026, Sand Hollow Reservoir
- 3rd Annual Utah Black Friday Trout TournamentNovember 27, 2026, any public Utah water
- UBTT Southern Utah Division, Sand Hollow (start of 2027 season)December 5, 2026, Sand Hollow Reservoir
- NIFTJanuary 10, 2027, Mantua Reservoir
The heaviest kept fish in the Utah record book
- Lake trout weighing 53 lbs. 15 oz.Flaming Gorge Reservoir
- Striped bass weighing 48 lbs. 11 oz.Lake Powell
- Brown trout weighing 33 lbs. 10 oz.Flaming Gorge Reservoir
- Tiger muskellunge weighing 33 lbs. 9 oz.Pineview Reservoir
- Channel catfish weighing 32 lbs. 8 oz.Utah Lake
- Carp weighing 32 lbs. 0 oz.Lake Powell
Utah guides, tackle counters and a few picks
- Fishing guides15 listings
- Bait and tackle shops70 shops and marinas
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Pick a Utah lake, stream, county or town
- Lakes and reservoirs206 lakes
- Rivers and creeks50 streams
- Mountain lake areas24 areas
- Countiesthe full set of 29
- Towns156 towns
- Species38 fish
- Water levelsReclamation readings and USGS gauges
Utah rules, records and directories
- Every Utah fishing page, A to Zreservoirs, mountain areas, streams, counties, towns and fish together
- Utah license prices and statewide limitsDWR fees plus the 2027 and 2026 guidebook limits side by side
- Rules for specific Utah watersevery heading in the guidebook list, linked where a page exists
- Utah border-water licensingBear Lake, Lake Powell and Flaming Gorge
- What the 2027 Utah guidebook changesnative game fish, the baitfish rename, NEW water entries
- Blue Ribbon fisheries of Utahreservoirs and streams DWR flags as Blue Ribbon
- Utah community fisheriescity and park ponds under the shared two-fish rule
- Ice fishing notes for Utahwhat DWR writes about winter ice on each water
- Utah Free Fishing Daythe one June Saturday with no license needed
- Utah state record fishfive DWR record categories, weights and lengths
- Utah stocking in 2026the DWR year-to-date table by county and species
- Utah reservoir levels and stream gaugesdated Reclamation values and live USGS readings
- Utah boat rampsUGRC and DWR launch points by county
- Utah shore fishing accessDWR bank and pier points
- Utah bait and tackle shopscounters, fly shops and marinas in four map quadrants
- Utah fishing guideslisted guide services with towns and phones
- Utah fishing tournamentsDWR-authorized events and posted results
- Protected and prohibited fish in Utahmust-release natives and fish you may not let go
Beehive State fishing questions, briefly answered
What does a Utah fishing license cost?
Anglers 12 and older need a Utah fishing license; both the 2026 and 2027 guidebooks print $40 for a resident 365-day adult license and $120 for a nonresident.
Which Utah water here carries the biggest size figure?
Lake Powell, at about 112,709 acres of mapped outline in Utah.
When can I fish Utah without a license?
On Free Fishing Day: June 6, 2026, and June 5, 2027. Anglers under 12 never need one.
Which Utah guidebook applies now?
The 2026 guidebook through December 31, 2026; the 2027 guidebook from January 1, 2027.
What is the Utah trout limit?
Trout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling share one row: daily limit 4 under the 2027 guidebook, unless a water entry says otherwise.
How many limits may a Utah angler hold at once?
Two daily limits, excluding fish at home; one daily limit at Flaming Gorge.
Does a Utah license cover all of Lake Powell?
Yes. Utah and Arizona licenses are reciprocal on Lake Powell, under the rules of the state you are in.
Where are Utah tournaments listed?
On the Utah tournaments page, from the DWR authorized list and organizer results.