Utah fishing seasons
3 species profiles in our database list Utah waters among their fisheries — including Lake Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Burbot. Below: what's in season month by month, where to fish, and the licence source you need. Seasons shift year to year; the official agency has the final word.
Utah fishing calendar, month by month
Jan—Feb—Mar—Apr—May—Jun—Jul—Aug—Sep—Oct—Nov—Dec—
Each month links to the species in season then, from our season windows. A month is charted when at least 3 species are in season.
Freshwater species in Utah
| Species | Season |
|---|---|
 Burbot | Varies by watershed and local regulation |
 Kokanee Salmon | Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov |
 Lake Trout | Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov |
Fishing in the West
Washington · Oregon · California · Nevada · Arizona · Idaho · Montana · Wyoming · Colorado · New Mexico · Alaska · Hawaii
Licences & regulations — Utah (DWR)
Rules, seasons and size limits change: check the official agency before you fish.
Official: wildlife.utah.gov
Catch something you can't name?
Upload a photo for an AI-assisted identification, then confirm it against the Utah species list above.
Identify my fish