Largemouth bass in Utah
Where largemouth bass fit in the Utah guidebooks, the record tables and the Fish Utah lists.
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Largemouth bass: the Beehive State summary
The 2027 guidebook prints no statewide row of its own for largemouth bass.
The DWR planner ties it to 70 waters built here, likely at 31 of those. Check Flaming Gorge Reservoir and the other 9 guidebook entries that set it apart. It shows up 3 times in the Utah record tables.
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
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| Water as printed | County | Rule lines | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming Gorge Reservoir | Daggett County | Limit 3 smallmouth and largemouth bass (a combined total). | both editions |
| Gunlock Reservoir | Washington County | Limit 6 largemouth bass of any size. | both editions |
| Holmes Creek Reservoir | Davis County | Limit 6 largemouth bass, only 1 may be over 12 inches. | both editions |
| Lake Powell | Garfield, Kane and San Juan counties | Limit 5 largemouth bass. | both editions |
| Quail Creek Reservoir (Quail Lake) | Washington County | Limit 6 largemouth bass of any size | both editions |
| Sand Hollow Reservoir | Washington County | Limit 8 largemouth bass of any size. | both editions |
| Stansbury Lake | Tooele County | CLOSED to the possession of largemouth bass. | both editions |
| Utah Lake | Utah County | Limit 6 largemouth or smallmouth bass (a combined total), only 1 may be over 12 inches. | both editions |
| Willard Peak Pond (formerly called The Pond at Willard Bay) | Box Elder County | Limit 1 largemouth bass. | both editions |
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 35-58 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
Record largemouth bass from Utah waters
| Category | Weight | Length | Water | Year | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch and keep (by weight) | 10 lbs. 2 oz. | 24 ¼" | Lake Powell | 1974 | |
| Catch and release (by length) | – | 27" | Quail Lake | 1998 | |
| Spearfishing | 8 lbs. 8 oz. | 22" | Ken's Lake | 2011 |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Finding largemouth bass 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: likely; Kane County
- Deer Creek ReservoirDWR: likely; Wasatch County
- Pineview ReservoirDWR: likely; Weber County
- Pelican LakeDWR: likely; Uintah County
- Steinaker ReservoirDWR: likely; Uintah County
- Quail Creek ReservoirDWR: likely; Washington County
- Mantua ReservoirDWR: likely; Box Elder County
- Red Fleet ReservoirDWR: likely; Uintah County
- Newton ReservoirDWR: likely; Cache County
- Gunlock ReservoirDWR: likely; Washington County
- Huntington North ReservoirDWR: likely; Emery County
- Recapture ReservoirDWR: likely; San Juan County
- Wide Hollow ReservoirDWR: likely; Garfield County
- Kens LakeDWR: likely; San Juan County
- Andy Adams ReservoirDWR: likely; Davis County
- Bountiful LakeDWR: likely; Davis County
- Holmes Creek ReservoirDWR: likely; Davis County
- Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond)DWR: likely; Weber County
- Willard Peak PondDWR: likely; Box Elder County
- Lake at the Hills (Leigh Hill)DWR: likely; Iron County
- Wellsville ReservoirDWR: likely; Cache County
- Spring LakeDWR: likely; Utah County
- Kaysville PondsDWR: likely; Davis County
- Pioneer Park PondDWR: likely; Box Elder County
- Steed PondDWR: likely; Davis County
- Glassmans PondDWR: likely; Weber County
- Tawa PondsDWR: likely; Washington County
- Brough ReservoirDWR: likely; Uintah County
- Gunnison Bend and DMAD ReservoirsDWR: likely; Millard County
- Little Montes ReservoirDWR: likely; Uintah County
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
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Largemouth bass from the Wasatch to the red rock, answered
What does the 2027 guidebook allow for largemouth bass?
The 2027 guidebook prints no statewide row of its own for largemouth bass.
Does the guidebook list exceptions for largemouth bass?
Check Flaming Gorge Reservoir and the other 9 guidebook entries that set it apart.
Which water holds the Utah largemouth bass record?
The catch and keep (by weight) record is 10 lbs. 2 oz., Lake Powell, 1974.
Where does DWR rate largemouth bass as likely?
Lake Powell, Deer Creek Reservoir and Pineview Reservoir lead the 70 pages that name it.
Does DWR make anglers release largemouth bass?
Harvest is allowed within the limits above.
What does DWR charge before I cast for largemouth bass?
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 largemouth bass need in Utah?
The DWR records page accepts new claims in five categories.
Does Utah cap largemouth bass in the freezer?
Hold no more than two days' limit, or one at Flaming Gorge.