Flannelmouth sucker in Utah
Where flannelmouth sucker fit in the Utah guidebooks, the record tables and the Fish Utah lists.
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Flannelmouth sucker: the Beehive State summary
Under the 2027 guidebook, flannelmouth sucker fall in the statewide row "Native game fish (catch-and-release only)" with a daily limit of 0. The 2026 guidebook in force through December 31, 2026 prints the same figure.
The DWR planner ties it to 1 water built here, likely at 0 of those.
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 9 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
The flannelmouth sucker row in the Utah statewide table
| Statewide row | 2027 daily | 2026 daily | Note as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native game fish (catch-and-release only) | 0 | same | (NEW) For a list of these catch-and-release-only species, see the information box on page 21. |
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.
Catch and release for flannelmouth sucker in Utah
NEW: To increase conservation protection and angler awareness, 14 native fish species now have the status of game fish. This means anglers may target them for catch-and-release fishing (no harvest allowed), unless otherwise specified in the Rules for specific waters beginning on page 35.
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 21 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
Finding flannelmouth sucker 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.
- Lake PowellDWR: possible; Kane County
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Utah shorelines worth a frame near Flannelmouth sucker
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Flannelmouth sucker from the Wasatch to the red rock, answered
What does the 2027 guidebook allow for flannelmouth sucker?
Under the 2027 guidebook, flannelmouth sucker fall in the statewide row "Native game fish (catch-and-release only)" with a daily limit of 0. The 2026 guidebook in force through December 31, 2026 prints the same figure.
Does the guidebook list exceptions for flannelmouth sucker?
Nothing in the specific-waters list changes it.
Which water holds the Utah flannelmouth sucker record?
No Utah record shows for it.
Where does DWR rate flannelmouth sucker as likely?
Lake Powell lead the 1 pages that name it.
Does DWR make anglers release flannelmouth sucker?
NEW: To increase conservation protection and angler awareness, 14 native fish species now have the status of game fish. This means anglers may target them for catch-and-release fishing (no harvest allowed), unless otherwise specified in the Rules for specific waters beginning on page 35.
What does DWR charge before I cast for flannelmouth sucker?
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 flannelmouth sucker need in Utah?
The DWR records page accepts new claims in five categories.
Does Utah cap flannelmouth sucker in the freezer?
Hold no more than two days' limit, or one at Flaming Gorge.