Fishing Regulations in Utah
Last updated: 2025-01-01
Regulations shown are approximate and may be outdated. Always check the official Utah fish and game agency for current regulations.
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Utah requires a fishing license for anglers 12 and older. Resident and non-resident annual licenses are available, along with 1-day and 7-day options. A second rod permit allows fishing with two poles simultaneously. Special permits are required for certain waters.
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| Species | Bag Limit | Size Limit | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rainbow-trout | 4 per day (varies by water body) | Varies by water body | Year-round on most waters | Many waters have special regulations. Check current Utah DWR regulations. |
| brown-trout | 4 per day (combined with other trout) | Varies by water body | Year-round on most waters | |
| largemouth-bass | 6 per day | 12 inches minimum | Year-round | |
| smallmouth-bass | 6 per day | 12 inches minimum | Year-round | |
| walleye | 10 per day | Varies by water body | Year-round | |
| channel-catfish | 12 per day | No minimum | Year-round | |
| northern-pike | 12 per day | No minimum | Year-round | Unlimited harvest encouraged on some waters. |
Bag Limit: 4 per day (varies by water body)
Size Limit: Varies by water body
Season: Year-round on most waters
Notes: Many waters have special regulations. Check current Utah DWR regulations.
Bag Limit: 4 per day (combined with other trout)
Size Limit: Varies by water body
Season: Year-round on most waters
Bag Limit: 6 per day
Size Limit: 12 inches minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 6 per day
Size Limit: 12 inches minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 10 per day
Size Limit: Varies by water body
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 12 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 12 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Notes: Unlimited harvest encouraged on some waters.
Top Fishing Waters
Lake Powell
reservoirSpecies: largemouth-bass, smallmouth-bass, walleye, channel-catfish, crappie
Flaming Gorge
reservoirSpecies: rainbow-trout, brown-trout, smallmouth-bass, channel-catfish, walleye
Strawberry Reservoir
reservoirSpecies: rainbow-trout, brown-trout, channel-catfish
Provo River
riverSpecies: brown-trout, rainbow-trout, brook-trout
Green River
riverSpecies: brown-trout, rainbow-trout
State Records
| Species | Weight | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| rainbow-trout | 26 lbs 2 oz | 1979 | Flaming Gorge |
| brown-trout | 33 lbs 10 oz | 1977 | Flaming Gorge |
| brook-trout | 7 lbs 8 oz | 1971 | Boulder Mountain |
| largemouth-bass | 10 lbs 2 oz | 1974 | Lake Powell |
| smallmouth-bass | 7 lbs 4 oz | 2006 | Lake Powell |
| walleye | 15 lbs 9 oz | 1991 | Utah Lake |
| channel-catfish | 32 lbs 8 oz | 1978 | Utah Lake |