Provo River
Provo River, Summit, Utah, Wasatch counties. Utah DWR's rules for this water from the 2026 Utah fishing guidebook, page 39, with the statewide limits and any emergency change in force, as of noon, October 28, 2026.
Provo River
Summit, Utah, Wasatch 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
Provo River · 5 stretches · guidebook p. 39
The rules differ by stretch. Find the stretch you are on; the app cannot tell from a single point on the map.
(a) From Center Street Bridge (entrance to Utah Lake State Park) upstream to I-15 (Utah County)
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) From Olmstead Diversion Dam upstream to Deer Creek Dam (Utah and Wasatch counties)
LimitLimit 2 trout under 15 inches.
TackleArtificial flies and lures only.
(c) From Deer Creek Dam to Legacy Bridge (Wasatch County)
NoteStatewide regulations apply.
(d) From Legacy Bridge on Midway Lane (SR-113) in Midway upstream to Jordanelle Dam (Wasatch County)
LimitLimit 2 trout under 15 inches.
TackleArtificial flies and lures only.
(e) From Jordanelle Reservoir upstream to the confluence of the north and south forks of the Provo River (Wasatch County)
LimitLimit 2 brown trout under 15 inches.
ReleaseCLOSED to the possession of cutthroat and rainbow trout and their hybrids. All cutthroat and rainbow trout and their hybrids must be immediately released.
TackleArtificial flies and lures only.
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.
| Nongame speciessee the rule above, which names suckers | statewide: No limit |
| Northern pikesee the rule above, which names northern pike | statewide: 20, only 1 over 36 inches |
| Trout, kokanee salmon and Arctic graylingsee the rule above, which names trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout | statewide: 4 |
A dated rule above is outside its stated dates. Read the dates beside the rule.
Unchanged here. No rule above names these fish, so the statewide limit applies.
| Crappiea group rule below may change this | 50 |
| Bluegill and green sunfisha group rule below may change this | 50 |
| Bonneville ciscoa group rule below may change this | 30 |
| Bullheada group rule below may change this | 24 |
| Burbota group rule below may change this | No limit |
| Channel catfisha group rule below may change this | 8 |
| Crayfisha group rule below may change this | No limit |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bassa group rule below may change this | 6 |
| Roundtail chuba group rule below may change this | 2 |
| Sacramento percha group rule below may change this | 10 |
| Striped bassa group rule below may change this | No limit |
| Tiger muskellungea group rule below may change this | 1 over 40 inches |
| Walleyea group rule below may change this | 10, only 1 over 24 inches |
| Whitefisha group rule below may change this | 10 |
| White bassa group rule below may change this | No limit |
| Wipera group rule below may change this | 3 |
| Yellow percha group rule below may change this | 50 |
Group rules that may also cover this water · 5
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.
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
Strawberry Reservoir tributaries Wasatch · p. 41
(a) Indian Creek and all tributaries to Indian Creek, Squaw Creek, the Strawberry River from Strawberry Reservoir upstream to USFS Road 124 (Bull Springs Road), Co-op Creek from the confluence with the Strawberry River upstream to US-40, and the Central Utah Project Canal (commonly known as the “steps” or “ladders”) from the fenced-in upper concrete step structure upstream to the tunnel at US-40.
ClosureCLOSED TO FISHING YEAR ROUND.
(b) The Strawberry River and its tributaries upstream from USFS Road 124 (Bull Springs Road) to the headwaters, Co-op Creek and its tributaries upstream from US-40 to the headwaters, Soldier Creek, Coal Canyon, Cow Hollow, Sage Creek, Chicken Creek, Little Co-op Creek, Clyde Creek, Mud Creek, Bryants Fork, Horse Creek, Chipman Creek, Trail Hollow, Broad Hollow, Pine Hollow, Badger Hollow and Road Hollow.
ReleaseCatch and release only. (All fish must be immediately released. It is illegal to fish if you have any fish in possession.)
TackleArtificial flies and lures only. (The use or possession of bait while fishing is illegal.)
ClosureCLOSED May 15 through 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July.May 15 to July 11, 6 a.m., 2026
(c) Trout Creek
ReleaseCatch and release only. (All fish must be immediately released. It is illegal to fish if you have any fish in possession.)
TackleArtificial flies and lures only. (The use or possession of bait while fishing is illegal.)
ClosureCLOSED May 15 through 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July, and from Sept. 1 through 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of October.May 15 to July 11, 6 a.m., 2026; September 1 to October 10, 6 a.m., 2026
Uinta Mountains lakes and streams Summit · p. 42
Beaver Lake, Bridger Lake, Marsh Lake, Quarter Corner Lake and Teapot Lake:
LimitLimit 8 trout from Aug.15–Dec. 31.August 15 to December 31, 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›Whitney Reservoir tributaries Summit · p. 43
ClosureCLOSED Jan. 1 through 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July.January 1 to July 11, 6 a.m., 2026
Underwater spearfishing · guidebook pp. 19-21
Only if you spearfish. The guidebook names this water in its spearfishing section, as below. Its general rules for spearfishing follow.
SpearfishingAt 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
Exceptions. The following waters have exceptions while underwater spearfishing.
Named asUtah Lake tributaries, Utah Countyp. 21
SpearfishingUnderwater spearfishing is allowed for white bass and northern pike in the following tributaries west of I-15: American Fork Creek, Beer Creek, Dry Creek, Hobble Creek, Spanish Fork River, Spring Creek and Spring Creek Run.
SpearfishingSpearfishing is not permitted for other species in these tributaries.
SpearfishingSpearfishing is not permitted in the Provo River or Provo River Delta.
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
Heber Creeper Angler AccessWasatch Co.
Provo River, Lower, From I-15 upstream through town to Olmstead Diversion in Provo CanyonUtah Co.
Provo River, Lower, Olmstead Diversion Dam upstream to Deer Creek DamWasatch Co.
Provo River, Lower, West Center Street Bridge to I-15Utah Co.
Provo River, Middle, from Deer Creek Reservoir upstream to Legacy Bridge SR-113Wasatch Co.
Provo River, Middle, Legacy Bridge (SR-113) upstream to Jordanelle DamWasatch Co.
Provo River, Upper, from Jordanelle Reservoir upstream to confluence with north and south forksWasatch Co.
Uinta Mountains, Provo RiverSummit 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