Utah Lake
Utah Lake, Utah County. Utah DWR's rules for this water from the 2026 Utah fishing guidebook, page 42, with the statewide limits and any emergency change in force, as of noon, October 28, 2026.
Utah Lake
Utah County
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
Utah Lake · guidebook p. 42
LimitLimit 6 largemouth or smallmouth bass (a combined total), only 1 may be over 12 inches.
LimitNo limit on northern pike. Anglers must not release any northern pike they catch. All northern pike must be immediately killed.
ReleaseAll suckers must be immediately released.
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.
| Largemouth and smallmouth basssee the rule above, which names smallmouth bass, largemouth bass | statewide: 6 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Burbot | No limit |
| Channel catfish | 8 |
| Crayfish | No limit |
| Roundtail chub | 2 |
| Sacramento perch | 10 |
| Striped bass | No limit |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1 over 40 inches |
| Trout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling | 4 |
| Walleye | 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 · 1
The guidebook sets some rules for a group of waters without naming each one. This group is in the same county. Read the description: if it fits the water you are on, the rule applies to you.
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
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.
Exceptions. The following waters have exceptions while underwater spearfishing.
Named asUtah Lake, Utah Countyp. 21
SpearfishingNorthern pike and white bass only.
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 Places on this water
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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 42
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