Bear Lake tributaries

Bear Lake tributaries, Rich County. Utah DWR's rules for this water from the 2026 Utah fishing guidebook, page 29, with the statewide limits and any emergency change in force, as of noon, October 28, 2026.

Bear Lake tributaries

Rich County · a rule for a group of waters

This rule covers more than one water. The guidebook describes which; it does not list every one by name. If you are on a stream or lake that fits the description, it applies to you.

Statewide: kokanee salmon may not be kept. Anglers may not possess kokanee salmon at any waterbody statewide from Sept. 10 through Nov. 30 to protect kokanee during the spawning season. September 10 to November 30, 2026 · guidebook p. 5

Bear Lake tributaries · 2 stretches · guidebook p. 29

The rules differ by stretch. Find the stretch you are on; the app cannot tell from a single point on the map.

(a) Big Spring Creek from Lamborn Diversion (approximately 500 yards below SR-30) downstream to Bear Lake and that area extending from the mouth out into the lake 1,000 feet, or as buoyed.

ClosureCLOSED April 15 through 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July.April 15 to July 11, 6 a.m., 2026

ReleaseCatch and release only and artificial flies and lures only (Jan. 1–April 14, and from 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July through Dec. 31).January 1 to April 14, 2026; July 11, 6 a.m. to December 31, 2026

(b) Swan Creek from the headwater spring downstream to Bear Lake and that area extending from the mouth out into the lake 1,000 feet, or as buoyed.

ClosureCLOSED April 15 through 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July.April 15 to July 11, 6 a.m., 2026

Statewide limits

Changed at this water. A rule above speaks to these fish, and UDWR's order is that "that rule takes precedence over the general rules." The statewide figure is printed beside each so you can see what the rule starts from. It is not the limit here unless the rule above leaves it alone.

Crappiesee the rule above	statewide: 50
Bluegill and green sunfishsee the rule above	statewide: 50
Bonneville ciscosee the rule above	statewide: 30
Bullheadsee the rule above	statewide: 24
Burbotsee the rule above	statewide: No limit
Channel catfishsee the rule above	statewide: 8
Crayfishsee the rule above	statewide: No limit
Largemouth and smallmouth basssee the rule above	statewide: 6
Nongame speciessee the rule above	statewide: No limit
Northern pikesee the rule above	statewide: 20, only 1 over 36 inches
Roundtail chubsee the rule above	statewide: 2
Sacramento perchsee the rule above	statewide: 10
Striped basssee the rule above	statewide: No limit
Tiger muskellungesee the rule above	statewide: 1 over 40 inches
Trout, kokanee salmon and Arctic graylingsee the rule above	statewide: 4
Walleyesee the rule above	statewide: 10, only 1 over 24 inches
Whitefishsee the rule above	statewide: 10
White basssee the rule above	statewide: No limit
Wipersee the rule above	statewide: 3
Yellow perchsee the rule above	statewide: 50

Underwater spearfishing · guidebook pp. 19-21

Only if you spearfish. The app did not find this water in the guidebook's lists of waters open to spearfishing. The guidebook says: "Only the waters listed below are open to underwater spearfishing for game fish year-round. Unless otherwise noted, you may underwater spearfish to take any legal species within the daily limits, length limits and seasonal closures that apply to each waterbody."

General rules for spearfishing guidebook pp. 19-21

All fishing rules applyWhen spearfishing, you are subject to all of Utah’s fishing rules, regulations, daily limits and licensing requirements. In addition to the following information, carefully review Rules for specific waters beginning on page 28.p. 19

HoursUnderwater spearfishing may take place 24 hours a day where allowed.p. 19

Free shaftingFree shafting is prohibited.p. 19

Artificial lightImportant: It is illegal to use artificial light while underwater spearfishing with the following two exceptions:

If you’re underwater spearfishing for burbot or lake trout at Flaming Gorge.
If you’re underwater spearfishing for common carp or Utah chub anywhere in the state where spearfishing is allowed.

p. 19

Carp and Utah chubAt all waters open to fishing—during their open seasons—you can underwater spearfish for common carp and Utah chub, except for the Provo River and Provo River Delta.p. 19

Limits and closuresRemember: All possession limits and seasonal closures apply, regardless of the fishing technique you use. (This includes the statewide seasonal closure on kokanee salmon from Sept. 10 to Nov. 30.) Refer to the statewide Daily limits table on page 7.p. 19

Diver flagSCUBA divers are required to deploy the diver flag from the highest point of their boat, or from a buoy if not diving from a boat.

For safety purposes, it is highly recommended that anyone snorkeling, spearfishing or swimming in deeper waters should deploy a diver flag and use caution to stay within 150 feet of the flag.
Boaters are required to stay 150 feet away from this flag when it is deployed. It also signals to boaters that they should slow down and steer clear of the area to avoid people in the water.

p. 21

Rules are UDWR's own words from the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook and its posted emergency changes. They are in force Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026. Species and stocking are UDWR's and are not rules. Not legal advice. The guidebook, the signed notices and signs posted at the water are the authority. Guidebook · Posted changes

Source: Utah Fishing Guidebook - 2026, page 29

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