Utah offers exceptional fishing in dramatic settings from the Wasatch Front to the red rock country of the south. Bear Lake is famous for Bonneville cutthroat trout and cisco, Flaming Gorge Reservoir provides trophy lake trout and rainbow trout, Lake Powell offers bass and catfish in a stunning red rock canyon setting, and the Uinta Mountains feature hundreds of high-altitude trout lakes.
Fishing Regulations
- Limits below apply to most Utah fisheries; some waters have specific bag/size restrictions (see Rules for Specific Waters).
- All burbot caught must be immediately killed (do not release - invasive).
- Anglers may not possess kokanee salmon at any waterbody statewide from Sep 10 - Nov 30.
- Community fisheries: limit 2 fish of most species; release tiger muskellunge.
18 species limits are shown per spot in the CatchTales app.
Pick a region below to explore its fishing spots.
Central Utah & Fish Lake
Fish Lake, Fremont River, Sevier River, Blind Lake
40 spots
Northern Utah & Bear Lake
Bear Lake, Cache Valley, Logan River, Great Salt Lake
40 spots
Southern Utah & Lake Powell
Lake Powell, Sand Hollow, Quail Creek, Little Salt Lake
40 spots
Uinta Mountains & High Desert
Flaming Gorge, Uinta Mountain Lakes, Green River, Cliff Lake
40 spots
Wasatch Front & Salt Lake
Strawberry Reservoir, Deer Creek Reservoir, Provo River, Cecret Lake
40 spots
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