Regulations & Licenses

Strawberry Reservoir closes from November to mid-April to protect spawning Bonneville cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon from human disturbance.

Strawberry Reservoir seasonal closure dates and spawning periods for cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon protect Utah fish populations.

Utah Blue Ribbon Fisheries are high-quality angling spots managed by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to provide exceptional experiences.

Utah catch-and-release-only fishing waters require returning all fish to protect sensitive native trout populations and maintain healthy ecosystems.

Utah fishing regulations clarify which artificial tackle and bait are allowed on fly fishing only waters managed by the DWR.

Utah fishing regulations mandate specific removal deadlines and contact marking requirements for unattended ice shanties.

Utah fishing license rules explain whether residents and children age 12 and older require a different permit for ice fishing.

Utah ice fishing season dates depend on weather and ice thickness rather than fixed calendar schedules across the state.

Mandatory harvest in Utah fishing requires anglers to permanently remove specific invasive fish species from designated waters.

Utah fishing regulations detail specific waters with no bag limit rules managed by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.