Fish Species

Bear Lake endemic fish species, including the Bonneville Cisco, explain local aquatic evolution and biodiversity in Utah.

Utah trout species identification helps anglers follow state fishing regulations and protect native fish populations effectively.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources tracks official state record fish for multiple species and specific angling methods.

Utah fishing regulations requiring anglers to keep specific invasive fish species and the conservation reasons behind these mandates.

Utah fish species protection rules explain which native and endangered populations anglers must safely release back into local waters.

The June sucker is an endangered fish growing up to twenty four inches long in Utah Lake and spawning in the Provo River.

Common carp in Utah lakes are large, resilient bottom-feeders that exceed twenty pounds and were introduced in the nineteenth century.

The Bonneville Cisco is a small, silvery native fish found only in Bear Lake, targeted using nets during winter spawning runs.

Yellow perch in Utah waters provide anglers with consistent action, abundant schooling numbers, and delicious flaky white meat.

Bluegill and sunfish in Utah ponds provide accessible fishing, with tips on identifying species and locating local populations.