Utah sucker in Utah
Utah sucker in Utah: daily limits dated by guidebook, water exceptions and record entries.
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What DWR says about Utah sucker
Starting January 1, 2027, the Utah row for utah sucker is "Baitfish (common carp, fathead minnow, redside shiner, Utah sucker, Utah chub, white sucker)", printed as "No limit". That matches the 2026 guidebook, which stays in effect until December 31, 2026.
Fish Utah lists it on 10 waters with pages here; DWR rates it likely at 0 of them.
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 9 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
Utah's statewide limit line for utah sucker
| 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.
Two daily limits may be on hand, fish at home excluded, and only one at Flaming Gorge.
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 reservoirs and streams naming utah sucker
The labels are DWR's, quoted from the planner, plus stocked where a hatchery row appears; none is a promise of fish.
- Strawberry ReservoirDWR: possible; Wasatch County
- Jordanelle ReservoirDWR: possible; Wasatch County
- Deer Creek ReservoirDWR: possible; Wasatch County
- Fish LakeDWR: possible; Sevier County
- Piute ReservoirDWR: possible; Piute County
- Johnson ReservoirDWR: possible; Sevier County
- Jordan RiverDWR: possible; Salt Lake County
- Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15)DWR: possible; Utah County
- Canyon View Park PondDWR: possible; Utah County
- Yuba Reservoir & State ParkDWR: possible; Sanpete County
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Utah fish sharing the utah sucker row
Every fish below draws on the same daily total as this one.
- Utah chubBaitfish (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)
Wasatch and red rock water near Utah sucker, on camera
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Which Utah limit covers utah sucker?
Starting January 1, 2027, the Utah row for utah sucker is "Baitfish (common carp, fathead minnow, redside shiner, Utah sucker, Utah chub, white sucker)", printed as "No limit". That matches the 2026 guidebook, which stays in effect until December 31, 2026.
Where in Utah is the utah sucker limit different?
No entry in the Rules for specific waters names it, so the statewide line applies.
What does the DWR record book show for utah sucker?
The record tables have no row.
Which Utah reservoirs list utah sucker?
Try Strawberry Reservoir, Jordanelle Reservoir and Deer Creek Reservoir, among 10 pages.
Is utah sucker catch-and-release in Utah?
Utah does not make it release-only statewide.
What Utah license covers a day after utah 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.
Who keeps the Utah utah sucker record?
Records go to DWR through its online page, one table per method.
What does Utah's two-limit possession rule mean for utah sucker?
The guidebook defines possession as two limits; the Flaming Gorge rule cuts it to one.