Utah

Beehive State — Mountain Trout & Desert Bass

Fishing in Utah

Utah offers diverse fishing from mountain trout streams to desert bass reservoirs. Lake Powell, Flaming Gorge, and Strawberry Reservoir are premier destinations.

Tournament Scene

Active tournament scene on Lake Powell and other reservoirs.

Local Tips

Lake Powell for smallmouth and largemouth. Flaming Gorge for lake trout and kokanee. Strawberry for cutthroat. Provo River for brown trout.

Local Circuits

Utah Bass FederationLake Powell Bass Trail

Public Access

Good access on state waters and national recreation areas.

Species in Utah

What you can target and when

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

good
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Best Waters

Lake Powell · Utah Lake · Sand Hollow

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Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout

excellent
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Best Waters

Green River · Provo River · Logan River

FlyInline spinnerSmall spoon

Top Waters in Utah

Lakes, rivers, bays, and coastal fisheries

Green River

riverPublic AccessBoat RampsKayak

World-class tailwater below Flaming Gorge Dam.

Top Species

Rainbow TroutBrown TroutCutthroat Trout

Best: Year-round

Lake Powell

lakePublic AccessBoat RampsKayak

186,000-acre reservoir with stunning red rock scenery and excellent bass.

Top Species

Largemouth BassSmallmouth BassStriped Bass

Best: Spring/Fall

Upcoming Tournaments in Utah

47 tournaments found

Walleye
Open

Memorial Provo Walleye Face-Off

Provo, Utah
Mar 27, 2026 – Mar 29, 2026
Walleye
$300Details
Rainbow Trout
Freshwater

Colossus Deer Creek Trout Blowout

Deer Creek, Utah
Apr 9, 2026 – Apr 11, 2026
Rainbow Trout
$25Details
Smallmouth Bass
Freshwater Featured

Legends Provo Bass Quest

Provo, Utah
Apr 9, 2026 – Apr 11, 2026
Smallmouth Bass
$50Details
Common Carp
Open
Today!

Frontier Fish Lake Carp Mayhem

Fish Lake, Utah
Apr 13, 2026 – Apr 14, 2026
Common Carp
$100Details
Walleye
Open
2 weeks

Ultimate Fish Lake Walleye Classic

Fish Lake, Utah
Apr 26, 2026 – Apr 28, 2026
Walleye
FreeDetails
Brown Trout
Freshwater
3 weeks

Predator Jordanelle Trout Gauntlet

Jordanelle, Utah
May 2, 2026 – May 5, 2026
Brown Trout
$75Details

Fishing Licenses & Regulations

Resident License

Annual Resident: $34.

Non-Resident License

Annual Non-Resident: $75. 7-Day: $32. 1-Day: $12.

Short-Term License

1-Day and 7-Day licenses available.

Youth & Senior

Free for residents under 12. Reduced for youth.

Boat Registration

Required for motorized vessels.

Tournament Permit

Permits required on some waters.

Regulations Overview

6 bass daily limit on most waters. Complex trout regulations.

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