FISHING IN UTAH
From high-mountain streams to big reservoirs to community ponds, Utah has many great places to fish. And you'll find variety when you toss out a line. There are native cutthroats, walleye, tiger muskie, bass and more.
FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU
TOP FISHING SPOTS IN UTAH
EAST CANYON STATE PARK
UTAH LAKE STATE PARK
PROVO RIVER
GET A UTAH FISHING LICENSE
COMMON CATCHES IN UTAH
RAINBOW TROUT
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | Light (2-8 lbs) spinning rod |
| Reel | 1500 spinning reel |
| Line | 2-4 pound test fishing line |
| Lure | Deli Shrimp, Dew Worm, Krill, Marshmellow, Single Salmon Egg, Artificial Baits |
WALLEYE
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
Walleye have needle-like teeth, bite well when the waters are cold, and make excellent table fare.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6.5 and 7 feet long medium-action graphite rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 8 or 10 pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Jigs, Plastic Baits, Crankbaits, Bottom Bouncers |
CHANNEL CATFISH
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-7-foot, medium-heavy spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 14-pound or stronger abrasion-resistant monofilament line |
| Lure | Terminal tackle (circle or bait hooks, treble hooks, egg sinkers), live worms or minnows, cut-bait |
YELLOW PERCH
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The yellow perch, unlike the so-called white perch, Morone americana, is a true perch, not a bass.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-foot, fast-action spinning rod |
| Reel | Small spinning reel |
| Line | 4-pound test line |
| Lure | #2-#6 hook, Most commonly used bait are worms, Rubber jig, Small Spinners |
GOLDEN TROUT
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The golden trout is considered to be a highly desirable and almost mystical species.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 7-8 foot 2-3 weight graphite fly rod |
| Reel | Matching reel |
| Line | 2-pound test line |
| Lure | Streamers (brown, black, olive), Midges, Dries, Nymphs |
CUTTHROAT TROUT
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
Cutthroat trout are the most widely distributed of all the western trouts of North America.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 9-foot, 5-6 weight fly rod or ultra-light spinning rod |
| Reel | Matching reel |
| Line | Intermediate sinking line, 8-10 feet of 4 pound leader, 4-6 pound test line for spin |
| Lure | Spinners, Spoons, |
LAKES & PONDS
Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.
STREAMS & RIVERS
River & stream fishing means knowing where the water is moving, and how fish behave in it.
