Fishing in Utah

Utah offers great fishing and boating opportunities for all anglers year-round. Purchase your Utah fishing license today, find best fishing sports near you, and more.

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Top Fishing Spots in Utah

Mirror Lake
Mirror Lake offers picturesque campgrounds in the forest in addition to canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing. An interpretive nature trail circles the lake.
East Canyon Reservoir
Tucked in the mountains, this lake is just a short drive from Salt Lake City.
Utah Lake State Park
This Lake State Park is located in Provo, Utah. This park is very popular for families who love to spend time together outside.
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Common Catches in Utah

Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat trout are the most widely distributed of all the western trouts of North America.
Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms. It is native to the west coast of North America from southern Alaska to Mexico.
Golden Trout
Golden Trout
The golden trout is considered to be a highly desirable and almost mystical species.
Walleye
Walleye
The walleye is a wide-ranging, North American species that occurs virtually everywhere on the mainland.
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
The yellow perch, unlike the so-called white perch, Morone americana, is a true perch, not a bass.
Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish
The Channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value. The Channel catfish is most abundant in the central part of U.S. and southern states.

Utah Fishing Tips And Information

Lakes & Ponds for Freshwater Fishing

Fishing Lakes and Ponds

Learn the importance of structures for the best freshwater fishing in lakes and ponds.

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River Fishing Tips & Techniques

River Fishing

Get fishing tips, techniques and more to enjoy the best freshwater fishing in rivers.

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