Lower Fish Creek (Price River)
Lower Fish Creek (Price River), Carbon, Utah counties. Utah DWR's rules for this water from the 2026 Utah fishing guidebook, page 36, with the statewide limits and any emergency change in force, as of noon, October 28, 2026.
Lower Fish Creek (Price River)
Carbon, Utah counties · Blue Ribbon fishery
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
Lower Fish Creek (Price River) · guidebook p. 36
From the railroad bridge (approximately one mile below the Scofield Reservoir dam) downstream to the confluence with the White River.
TackleArtificial flies and lures only.
Statewide limits
Unchanged here. No rule above names these fish, so the statewide limit applies.
| Crappie | 50 |
| Bluegill and green sunfish | 50 |
| Bonneville cisco | 30 |
| Bullhead | 24 |
| Burbota group rule below may change this | No limit |
| Channel catfisha group rule below may change this | 8 |
| Crayfish | No limit |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bassa group rule below may change this | 6 |
| Nongame speciesa group rule below may change this | No limit |
| Northern pikea group rule below may change this | 20, only 1 over 36 inches |
| Roundtail chub | 2 |
| Sacramento perch | 10 |
| Striped bass | No limit |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1 over 40 inches |
| Trout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling | 4 |
| Walleyea group rule below may change this | 10, only 1 over 24 inches |
| Whitefish | 10 |
| White bass | No limit |
| Wiper | 3 |
| Yellow perch | 50 |
Group rules that may also cover this water · 3
The guidebook sets some rules for a group of waters without naming each one. These groups are in the same county. Read the description: if it fits the water you are on, the rule applies to you.
Green River tributaries Carbon, Duchesne, Emery, Uintah · p. 34
Ashley Creek (Uintah County) from the confluence with the Green River upstream to the town of Vernal; Brush Creek (Uintah County) from the confluence with the Green River upstream to Red Fleet Dam; Duchesne River (Duchesne and Uintah counties) from the confluence with the Green River upstream to the Knight Diversion; White River (Uintah County) from the confluence with the Green River to the Utah-Colorado border; Willow Creek (Uintah County) from the confluence with the Green River upstream to the confluence with Hill Creek; Price River (Carbon and Emery counties) from the confluence with the Green River upstream to the Farnham Dam/ Diversion near Wellington; San Rafael River (Emery County) from the confluence with the Green River upstream to the Hatt’s Ranch Diversion near SR-24; Range Creek (Carbon and Emery counties) from the confluence with the Green River upstream to headwaters; Nine Mile Creek (Carbon and Duchesne counties) from the confluence with the Green River upstream to headwaters.
LimitNo limit for channel catfish.
LimitNo limit for burbot, northern pike, smallmouth bass or walleye. Anglers may not release any of these fish, which must be immediately killed.
Scofield Reservoir tributaries Carbon, Sanpete, Utah · p. 41
Including Gooseberry Creek.
ClosureCLOSED Jan. 1 through 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July.January 1 to July 11, 6 a.m., 2026
Utah Lake tributaries Utah · p. 43
(a) Including but not limited to tributaries west of I-15: American Fork Creek, Beer Creek, Dry Creek, Hobble Creek, Spanish Fork River, Spring Creek and Spring Run Creek
ReleaseAll suckers must be immediately released.
ReleaseCLOSED to the possession of walleye from March 1 through 6 a.m. on the first Saturday of May.March 1 to May 2, 6 a.m., 2026
LimitNo limit on northern pike. Anglers must not release any northern pike they catch. All northern pike must be immediately killed.
MethodCLOSED to nighttime bowfishing (sunset to sunrise) from the first Saturday of May through 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July.May 2 to July 11, 6 a.m., 2026
(b) Provo River
See Provo RiverThe guidebook points there for this stretch›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.
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.
Places on this water
Lower Fish CreekCarbon Co.
Lower Fish Creek WMACarbon Co.
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