West Fork Duchesne River
West Fork Duchesne River, Duchesne, Wasatch counties. Utah DWR's rules for this water from the 2026 Utah fishing guidebook, page 43, with the statewide limits and any emergency change in force, as of noon, October 28, 2026.
West Fork Duchesne River
Duchesne, 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
West Fork Duchesne River · guidebook p. 43
From the confluence with Wolf Creek upstream to the headwaters, excluding Wolf Creek.
LimitLimit 2 cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings (included in statewide limit). To learn how to identify cutthroat trout in this water, see the description of Colorado River cutthroat trout on page 53.
TackleArtificial flies and lures only.
ClosureCLOSED May 15 through 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July.May 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.
| Trout, kokanee salmon and Arctic graylingsee the rule above, which names cutthroat trout | statewide: 4 |
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 |
| 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 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 · 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.
Grandaddy Lake tributaries Duchesne · p. 33
Located in the Uinta Mountains.
ClosureAll tributaries to Grandaddy Lake CLOSED Jan. 1 through 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July.January 1 to July 11, 6 a.m., 2026
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.
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
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
Duchesne River, West Fork, Downstream of Wolf CreekDuchesne Co.
Duchesne River, West Fork, Upstream of Wolf CreekWasatch 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