Bear Lake whitefish in Utah
Utah rules and waters for bear Lake whitefish, every figure dated and sourced.
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Bear Lake whitefish across Utah, summed up
The 2027 guidebook groups bear Lake whitefish in its "Whitefish" line, which allows 10 per day statewide. The 2026 edition, still the rule book until December 31, 2026, carries the identical number.
It appears on 1 Utah water pages through Fish Utah, rated likely on 0. Its rule changes on 1 water in the guidebook list, Logan River among them.
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 9 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
Statewide bear Lake whitefish numbers in the two Utah guidebooks
| Statewide row | 2027 daily | 2026 daily | Note as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish | 10 | same |
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.
The doubled possession rule applies everywhere but Flaming Gorge, where one limit is the ceiling.
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 waters with their own bear Lake whitefish rule
| Water as printed | County | Rule lines | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan River | Cache County | Limit 2 trout and whitefish (a combined total). Limit 2 trout and whitefish (a combined total). | both editions |
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 35-58 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
Every Utah special-water entry
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Read each label as the DWR planner prints it; stocked marks a recent DWR planting.
- Bear LakeDWR: possible; Rich County
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Row partners of bear Lake whitefish in the Utah table
A combined row means the fish below share a single daily limit.
- Bonneville whitefishWhitefish
- Mountain whitefishWhitefish
Canyon walls and alpine shorelines by Bear Lake whitefish through a lens
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Bear Lake whitefish in Utah: questions that come up
What is the Utah daily limit for bear Lake whitefish?
The 2027 guidebook groups bear Lake whitefish in its "Whitefish" line, which allows 10 per day statewide. The 2026 edition, still the rule book until December 31, 2026, carries the identical number.
Do some Utah waters change the bear Lake whitefish rule?
Its rule changes on 1 water in the guidebook list, Logan River among them.
Where was the record bear Lake whitefish caught in Utah?
No DWR record is listed.
Which Utah water pages carry bear Lake whitefish?
Bear Lake, plus others for 1 in all.
Does Utah protect bear Lake whitefish from harvest?
The release lists leave it off; follow the limits shown.
Does a visitor chasing bear Lake whitefish need a Utah license?
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.
How does DWR accept a record bear Lake whitefish?
Submissions go through the DWR records page, which lists catch-and-keep, catch-and-release, spearfishing, setline and archery tables.
How many bear Lake whitefish may I hold in Utah?
Two daily limits, not counting fish at your permanent residence; Flaming Gorge allows one.