Utah chub in Utah
Where utah chub fit in the Utah guidebooks, the record tables and the Fish Utah lists.
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Utah chub: the Beehive State summary
Under the 2027 guidebook, utah chub fall in the statewide row "Baitfish (common carp, fathead minnow, redside shiner, Utah sucker, Utah chub, white sucker)", which sets no daily cap ("No limit"). The 2026 guidebook in force through December 31, 2026 prints the same figure.
The DWR planner ties it to 14 waters built here, likely at 2 of those.
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 9 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
The utah chub row in the Utah statewide table
| Statewide row | 2027 daily | 2026 daily | Note as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baitfish (common carp, fathead minnow, redside shiner, Utah sucker, Utah chub, white sucker) | No limit | same | (NEW) Formerly called "nongame species"; baitfish species are listed on page 20. |
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.
Finding utah chub 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.
- Jordanelle ReservoirDWR: likely; Wasatch County
- Lost Creek ReservoirDWR: likely; Morgan County
- Strawberry ReservoirDWR: possible; Wasatch County
- Starvation ReservoirDWR: possible; Duchesne County
- Otter Creek ReservoirDWR: possible; Piute County
- Fish LakeDWR: possible; Sevier County
- Piute ReservoirDWR: possible; Piute County
- Mona ReservoirDWR: possible; Juab County
- Minersville ReservoirDWR: possible; Beaver County
- Panguitch LakeDWR: possible; Garfield County
- Navajo LakeDWR: possible; Kane County
- Jordan RiverDWR: possible; Salt Lake County
- Bountiful LakeDWR: possible; Davis County
- Deer Valley PondsDWR: possible; Summit County
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Fish counted with utah chub in Utah
These fish count toward one combined daily total, so a mixed bag still stops at the row's limit.
- Utah suckerBaitfish (common carp, fathead minnow, redside shiner, Utah sucker, Utah chub, white sucker)
- Common carpBaitfish (common carp, fathead minnow, redside shiner, Utah sucker, Utah chub, white sucker)
Photo of Jordanelle Reservoir: sf-dvs, CC BY 2.0
Utah chub from the Wasatch to the red rock, answered
What does the 2027 guidebook allow for utah chub?
Under the 2027 guidebook, utah chub fall in the statewide row "Baitfish (common carp, fathead minnow, redside shiner, Utah sucker, Utah chub, white sucker)", which sets no daily cap ("No limit"). The 2026 guidebook in force through December 31, 2026 prints the same figure.
Does the guidebook list exceptions for utah chub?
Nothing in the specific-waters list changes it.
Which water holds the Utah utah chub record?
No Utah record shows for it.
Where does DWR rate utah chub as likely?
Jordanelle Reservoir, Lost Creek Reservoir and Strawberry Reservoir lead the 14 pages that name it.
Does DWR make anglers release utah chub?
Harvest is allowed within the limits above.
What does DWR charge before I cast for utah chub?
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 utah chub need in Utah?
The DWR records page accepts new claims in five categories.
Does Utah cap utah chub in the freezer?
Hold no more than two days' limit, or one at Flaming Gorge.