Arctic grayling in Utah
Where arctic grayling fit in the Utah guidebooks, the record tables and the Fish Utah lists.
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Arctic grayling: the Beehive State summary
Under the 2027 guidebook, arctic grayling fall in the statewide row "Trout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)" with a daily limit of 4. The 2026 guidebook in force through December 31, 2026 prints the same figure.
The DWR planner ties it to 26 waters built here, likely at 6 of those. Check Navajo Lake and the other 1 guidebook entries that set it apart. It shows up 3 times in the Utah record tables.
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 9 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
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| Statewide row | 2027 daily | 2026 daily | Note as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total) | 4 | same | Anglers may not possess kokanee salmon at any waterbody statewide from Sept. 10 through Nov. 30. |
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.
A possession limit is twice the daily limit statewide; Flaming Gorge is held to one.
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 9 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
Utah Admin. Code R657-13 (R657-13-19), last changed June 23, 2026 as printed on the DWR rules page, read November 11, 2026.
Utah lakes and streams with a arctic grayling exception
| Water as printed | County | Rule lines | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navajo Lake | Kane County | Limit 1 trout or Arctic grayling over 22 inches, regardless of species (goes toward the statewide trout limit). | NEW 2027 |
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 35-58 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
Record arctic grayling from Utah waters
| Category | Weight | Length | Water | Year | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch and keep (by weight) | 1 lb. 12 oz. | 17 ¼" | Big Dog Lake — South Slope Uintas | 1998 | |
| Catch and release (by length) | – | 19 ½" | Ledge Lake | 2018 | |
| Spearfishing | 4.16 oz. | 10 ½" | Fish Lake | 2025 |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Finding arctic grayling on Fish Utah
DWR writes likely, possible or unlikely beside each species on Fish Utah, and those words are copied here; stocked means a recent planting row.
- Long Park Reservoir, North SlopeDWR: likely; Daggett County
- Silver Lake Flat Reservoir (American Fork Canyon)DWR: likely; Utah County
- Lake BlancheDWR: likely; Salt Lake County
- Emerald LakeDWR: likely; Sanpete County
- Lake LillianDWR: likely; Salt Lake County
- Boulder Mountain LakesDWR: likely; Garfield County
- Moon LakeDWR: possible; Duchesne County
- Gooseberry ReservoirDWR: possible; Sanpete County
- Tibble Fork ReservoirDWR: possible; Utah County
- Blue LakeDWR: possible; Sanpete County
- Oowah LakeDWR: possible; Grand County
- Tushar (Beaver) Mountain LakesDWR: possible; Beaver County
- Uinta Mountains, Bear RiverDWR: possible; Summit County
- Uinta Mountains, Beaver Creek ForksDWR: possible; Summit County
- Uinta Mountains, Duchesne RiverDWR: possible; Duchesne County
- Uinta Mountains, Lake ForkDWR: possible; Duchesne County
- Uinta Mountains, Mirror Lake HighwayDWR: possible; Summit County
- Uinta Mountains, North Slope EastDWR: possible; Daggett County
- Uinta Mountains, North Slope Roadside LakesDWR: possible; Summit County
- Uinta Mountains, Provo RiverDWR: possible; Summit County
- Uinta Mountains, Rock CreekDWR: possible; Duchesne County
- Uinta Mountains, South Slope EastDWR: possible; Uintah County
- Uinta Mountains, Uinta RiverDWR: possible; Duchesne County
- Uinta Mountains, Weber RiverDWR: possible; Summit County
- Uinta Mountains, WhiterocksDWR: possible; Duchesne County
- Uinta Mountains, Yellowstone/Swift CreekDWR: possible; Duchesne County
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Fish counted with arctic grayling in Utah
These fish count toward one combined daily total, so a mixed bag still stops at the row's limit.
- Bonneville cutthroat troutTrout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)
- Bear Lake cutthroat troutTrout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)
- Colorado River cutthroat troutTrout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)
- Yellowstone cutthroat troutTrout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)
- Rainbow troutTrout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)
- Lake troutTrout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)
- Brook troutTrout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)
- SplakeTrout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)
- Golden troutTrout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)
- Tiger troutTrout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)
- Brown troutTrout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)
- Kokanee salmonTrout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)
Utah shorelines worth a frame near Arctic grayling
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Arctic grayling from the Wasatch to the red rock, answered
What does the 2027 guidebook allow for arctic grayling?
Under the 2027 guidebook, arctic grayling fall in the statewide row "Trout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total)" with a daily limit of 4. The 2026 guidebook in force through December 31, 2026 prints the same figure.
Does the guidebook list exceptions for arctic grayling?
Check Navajo Lake and the other 1 guidebook entries that set it apart.
Which water holds the Utah arctic grayling record?
The catch and keep (by weight) record is 1 lb. 12 oz., Big Dog Lake — South Slope Uintas, 1998.
Where does DWR rate arctic grayling as likely?
Long Park Reservoir, North Slope, Silver Lake Flat Reservoir (American Fork Canyon) and Lake Blanche lead the 26 pages that name it.
Does DWR make anglers release arctic grayling?
Harvest is allowed within the limits above.
What does DWR charge before I cast for arctic grayling?
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.
What does a record arctic grayling need in Utah?
The DWR records page accepts new claims in five categories.
Does Utah cap arctic grayling in the freezer?
Hold no more than two days' limit, or one at Flaming Gorge.