Bonneville whitefish in Utah
Statewide limits, water rules, records and DWR ratings for bonneville whitefish in Utah.
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Utah Bonneville whitefish rules and waters
Unless a water says otherwise, bonneville whitefish count under "Whitefish" in the 2027 guidebook, capped at 10 daily. Nothing changes for it between the 2026 edition (valid through December 31, 2026) and the 2027 one.
DWR's species lists put it on 1 built Utah water pages, 1 with the word likely. 1 entries in the guidebook's Rules for specific waters name it, starting with Logan River. Across the record categories DWR prints 2 rows for it.
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 9 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
bonneville whitefish limits, 2027 against 2026
| 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.
Statewide you may hold two limits; the Flaming Gorge rule allows only a single limit.
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.
The bonneville whitefish entries in the Rules for specific waters
| 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.
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| Category | Weight | Length | Water | Year | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch and keep (by weight) | 4 lbs. 8.96 oz. | 21 ⅞" | Bear Lake | 2018 | |
| Catch and release (by length) | – | 23 ¼" | Bear Lake | 2009 |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Where the DWR planner places bonneville whitefish
Ratings come straight from the Fish Utah species lists, with stocked added for waters that show a planting row.
- Bear LakeDWR: likely; Rich County
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
The combined Utah row that includes bonneville whitefish
Mixing these species does not raise the bag; the row is a combined total.
- Bear Lake whitefishWhitefish
- Mountain whitefishWhitefish
Photo of Bear Lake: David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
What Utah anglers puzzle over about Bonneville whitefish
How many bonneville whitefish may I keep in Utah?
Unless a water says otherwise, bonneville whitefish count under "Whitefish" in the 2027 guidebook, capped at 10 daily. Nothing changes for it between the 2026 edition (valid through December 31, 2026) and the 2027 one.
Any Utah special-water entries for bonneville whitefish?
1 entries in the guidebook's Rules for specific waters name it, starting with Logan River.
Is there a Utah record for bonneville whitefish?
It stands at 4 lbs. 8.96 oz., taken at Bear Lake in 2018 (catch and keep (by weight)).
Where in Utah does Fish Utah place bonneville whitefish?
1 pages, beginning with Bear Lake.
Is a Utah bonneville whitefish mine to keep?
It is not among the protected natives.
What does a Utah license for bonneville whitefish 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.
How do I enter a bonneville whitefish for a Utah record?
DWR keeps five record categories and takes new entries through its records page.
May I keep yesterday's bonneville whitefish plus today's?
Two limits in coolers and campers, one at Flaming Gorge.