White crappie in Utah
White crappie: the 2027 and 2026 Utah limits, guidebook water entries, DWR record rows and the waters Fish Utah lists it on.
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White crappie in Utah, at a glance
DWR files white crappie under "Black crappie and white crappie (a combined total)" in the 2027 statewide table, a daily limit of 50. Both the 2026 guidebook (through December 31, 2026) and the 2027 one print it alike.
Across 1 pages here, DWR includes it on the species list, and 1 carry the likely label. Cutler Reservoir is one of 8 special-water entries that mention it. The DWR record tables carry it 1 times.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie and white crappie (a combined total) | 50 | 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.
Possession means two daily limits, except at Flaming Gorge, where one daily limit is the most anyone may hold.
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.
Where the white crappie limit changes in Utah
| Water as printed | County | Rule lines | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutler Reservoir | Box Elder and Cache counties | Limit 15 black crappie. | both editions |
| Gunlock Reservoir | Washington County | Limit 100 black crappie. | both editions |
| Lake Powell | Garfield, Kane and San Juan counties | Limit 10 crappie. | both editions |
| Pineview Reservoir | Weber County | Limit 20 crappie. | both editions |
| Red Fleet Reservoir | Uintah County | Limit 50 bluegill, green sunfish, black crappie and yellow perch (a combined total) and no more than 20 of those fish may be black crappie. | both editions |
| Stansbury Lake | Tooele County | Limit 10 bluegill, green sunfish and black crappie (a combined total). | both editions |
| Starvation Reservoir | Duchesne County | Limit 10 bluegill, green sunfish, black crappie and yellow perch (a combined total). | NEW 2027 |
| Willard Bay Reservoir and inlet channel | Box Elder County | Limit 10 crappie. | NEW 2027 |
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 35-58 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
Biggest Utah white crappie on file
| Category | Weight | Length | Water | Year | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch and release (by length) | – | 14" | Gunnison Bend Reservoir | 2025 |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Choosing Utah water for white crappie
Likely, possible and unlikely are DWR words from Fish Utah; stocked flags a recent planting row.
- Gunnison Bend and DMAD ReservoirsDWR: likely; Millard County
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
What else fills the white crappie limit in Utah
Keep them together under one number: the row adds them up.
- Black crappieBlack crappie and white crappie (a combined total)
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Chasing White crappie across Utah, answered
Is there a statewide limit on white crappie in Utah?
DWR files white crappie under "Black crappie and white crappie (a combined total)" in the 2027 statewide table, a daily limit of 50. Both the 2026 guidebook (through December 31, 2026) and the 2027 one print it alike.
Is the white crappie limit the same on every Utah water?
Cutler Reservoir is one of 8 special-water entries that mention it.
What is the Utah state record white crappie?
catch and release (by length): 14", from Gunnison Bend Reservoir, 2025.
Where do white crappie show up on DWR lists?
The 1 DWR-listed pages open with Gunnison Bend and DMAD Reservoirs.
Is harvest of white crappie allowed in Utah?
It is not on the must-release list; the statewide line and any water entry apply.
Which Utah license covers white crappie?
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.
Where do I submit a Utah white crappie record?
Use the DWR records page; it covers kept fish, released fish by length, spearfishing, setline and archery.
Can I keep two days of white crappie in Utah?
Possession is two daily limits statewide and one at Flaming Gorge.