Wiper in Utah
Utah wiper limits by edition, special-water lines, records and DWR-rated waters.
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Utah Wiper by the numbers
For wiper, the 2027 statewide line is "Wiper", and it reads 3 per day. The current 2026 edition, good to December 31, 2026, agrees with the 2027 number.
57 Utah reservoirs, areas and streams on this site name it in their DWR list (11 likely). The specific-waters list touches it 1 times; Newcastle Reservoir comes first alphabetically. 3 DWR record rows list it.
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 9 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
The Utah wiper line, both editions
| Statewide row | 2027 daily | 2026 daily | Note as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiper | 3 | 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.
Utah allows two days of fish in possession, but Flaming Gorge Reservoir caps it at one daily limit.
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.
Guidebook water entries touching wiper
| Water as printed | County | Rule lines | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Reservoir | Iron County | Limit 2 wiper. | both editions |
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 35-58 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
Utah wiper record rows
| Category | Weight | Length | Water | Year | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch and keep (by weight) | 20 lbs. 12.16 oz. | 31.5" | Otter Creek Reservoir | 2026 | |
| Catch and release (by length) | – | 31" | Huntington North Reservoir | 2026 | |
| Spearfishing | 11 lbs. 6 oz. | 27 ¾" | Newcastle Reservoir | 2014 |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Utah waters where DWR lists wiper
Each word after a water is DWR's own rating on its Fish Utah page (likely, possible or unlikely) or a stocking row; it is not a catch report.
- Willard Bay ReservoirDWR: likely; Box Elder County
- Jordanelle ReservoirDWR: likely; Wasatch County
- Minersville ReservoirDWR: likely; Beaver County
- East Canyon ReservoirDWR: likely; Morgan County
- Red Fleet ReservoirDWR: likely; Uintah County
- Huntington North ReservoirDWR: likely; Emery County
- Andy Adams ReservoirDWR: likely; Davis County
- Bountiful LakeDWR: likely; Davis County
- Settlement Canyon ReservoirDWR: likely; Tooele County
- Farmington PondDWR: likely; Davis County
- Deer Valley PondsDWR: likely; Summit County
- Scofield ReservoirDWR: possible; Carbon County
- Otter Creek ReservoirDWR: possible; Piute County
- Piute ReservoirDWR: possible; Piute County
- Mona ReservoirDWR: possible; Juab County
- Panguitch LakeDWR: possible; Garfield County
- Lost Creek ReservoirDWR: possible; Morgan County
- Mill Meadow ReservoirDWR: possible; Wayne County
- Newcastle ReservoirDWR: possible; Iron County
- Bullock ReservoirDWR: possible; Uintah County
- Baker ReservoirDWR: possible; Washington County
- Salem PondDWR: possible; Utah County
- Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond)DWR: possible; Salt Lake County
- Jensen Nature Park PondDWR: possible; Davis County
- Manila Creek PondDWR: possible; Utah County
- Spring LakeDWR: possible; Utah County
- Maple LakeDWR: possible; Utah County
- Spanish Oaks ReservoirDWR: possible; Utah County
- Willow PondDWR: possible; Salt Lake County
- Carbon County Community Fishing PondDWR: possible; Carbon County
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Photo of Willard Bay Reservoir: Shaun Fisher, CC BY 2.0
Utah Wiper, plainly explained
How many wiper can one angler take home in Utah?
For wiper, the 2027 statewide line is "Wiper", and it reads 3 per day. The current 2026 edition, good to December 31, 2026, agrees with the 2027 number.
Which Utah waters set their own wiper rule?
The specific-waters list touches it 1 times; Newcastle Reservoir comes first alphabetically.
How large did the Utah record wiper run?
DWR lists 20 lbs. 12.16 oz. from Otter Creek Reservoir (2026) in its catch and keep (by weight) table.
Which Utah waters should I try first for wiper?
Start with Willard Bay Reservoir, Jordanelle Reservoir and Minersville Reservoir; 57 built pages list it in all.
Are wiper on a Utah release list?
No Utah release-only rule covers it statewide.
Which DWR license do wiper anglers buy?
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.
Can a wiper set a new Utah record?
DWR runs the program online, with separate tables for each method.
What is the Utah possession limit for wiper?
Up to two limits away from home; at Flaming Gorge only one.