UT · UDWR
Utah fishing regulations.
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- 6 popular species
Utah's Green River below Flaming Gorge is one of the great American tailwaters — and Bonneville cutthroat conservation streams keep Utah on the native-trout map.
Fishing regulations change every season. This page is a summary maintained by Bield — bag limits, exact dates, and species-specific rules must be verified with UDWR before each trip.
License requirements
Anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid fishing license to fish in Utah. Resident and non-resident licenses are sold online through the UDWR and at most sporting goods retailers. Annual, multi-day, and lifetime licenses are typically available. Senior, military, and youth discounts apply in most cases. License costs and exact age thresholds change — verify with the UDWR before purchase.
Freshwater seasons and limits
Trout (rainbow, brown, brook, cutthroat including the native Bonneville and Colorado River cutts) plus lake trout (Mackinaw) in Flaming Gorge and Bear Lake. Largemouth and smallmouth bass in southern reservoirs. Year-round on most waters.
River and stream regulations
The Green River below Flaming Gorge is one of the best tailwaters in the country — A, B, and C sections with trophy browns and rainbows. The Provo, Weber, and Logan rivers are blue-ribbon trout streams. Native Bonneville cutthroat conservation streams have specific regulations.
Special regulations
The Green has artificial-lure-only regulations on certain stretches. Native cutthroat conservation areas have catch-and-release rules. Flaming Gorge has lake-specific lake trout and kokanee rules. Bear Lake has unique cutthroat (Bonneville cutthroat) regulations.
Popular species
- Brown trout
- Rainbow trout
- Cutthroat trout (Bonneville, Colorado River)
- Lake trout
- Smallmouth bass
- Kokanee salmon
Official source · UDWR
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
This page is a regulatory summary maintained by Bield — not the official rulebook. Verify season dates, bag limits, and special regulations with the agency above before each trip.
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