Striped bass in Utah
Utah rules and waters for striped bass, every figure dated and sourced.
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Striped bass across Utah, summed up
The 2027 guidebook lists striped bass in its "Striped bass" line with the words "No limit". 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 1. Its rule changes on 1 water in the guidebook list, Lake Powell among them. DWR's record book holds 3 entries for it across its categories.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striped bass | No limit | 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 striped bass rule
| Water as printed | County | Rule lines | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Powell | Garfield, Kane and San Juan counties | No limit on striped bass. Anglers may use dead striped bass as bait. Chumming is allowed, but you may chum only with legal baits or dead striped bass, as specified in Utah Admin. Rule R657-13-12. Gaffs may be used to land striped bass only. | both editions |
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 35-58 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
The DWR record book for striped bass
| Category | Weight | Length | Water | Year | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch and keep (by weight) | 48 lbs. 11 oz. | 45" | Lake Powell | 1991 | |
| Catch and release (by length) | – | 44 ½" | Lake Powell | 2019 | |
| Spearfishing | 24 lbs. 6 oz. | 41 ⅛" | Lake Powell | 2023 |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Utah pages that carry striped bass
Read each label as the DWR planner prints it; stocked marks a recent DWR planting.
- Lake PowellDWR: likely; Kane County
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Photo of Lake Powell: Bernard Spragg. NZ, Public domain
Striped bass in Utah: questions that come up
What is the Utah daily limit for striped bass?
The 2027 guidebook lists striped bass in its "Striped bass" line with the words "No limit". The 2026 edition, still the rule book until December 31, 2026, carries the identical number.
Do some Utah waters change the striped bass rule?
Its rule changes on 1 water in the guidebook list, Lake Powell among them.
Where was the record striped bass caught in Utah?
DWR prints 48 lbs. 11 oz., Lake Powell, 1991, under catch and keep (by weight).
Which Utah water pages carry striped bass?
Lake Powell, plus others for 1 in all.
Does Utah protect striped bass from harvest?
The release lists leave it off; follow the limits shown.
Does a visitor chasing striped bass 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 striped bass?
Submissions go through the DWR records page, which lists catch-and-keep, catch-and-release, spearfishing, setline and archery tables.
How many striped bass may I hold in Utah?
Two daily limits, not counting fish at your permanent residence; Flaming Gorge allows one.