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Utah Lake

Fishing Guide

lake4,489 ft elevation96,000 acresLicense required ↗

⚠ DWR Advisory

7/9/2026 - The Utah Division of Water Quality (DEQ) has issued a Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) warning for the Saratoga Springs Marina and Lincoln Marina (Beach) areas. Utah DEQ advisory: A harmful algal bloom is present. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. Visit their website for more information.

Utah's largest freshwater lake by surface area. Best known for Walleye, White Bass, and Channel Catfish. Shore fishing accessible at multiple points around the lake.

Recent Stocking

No stocking data available yet.

Species

Primary

Walleye

Also present

Channel CatfishYellow PerchWhite Bass

Walleye: Best Walleye fishing in Utah
Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish — good night fishing
Yellow Perch: Yellow Perch near vegetation
White Bass: White Bass — great action in summer

Recommended Gear

Proven lures and bait for what's biting here.

For Walleye

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Fishing Regulations

Updated Jul 20, 2026

Species / Rule	Limit
largemouth or smallmouth bass (combined), only 1 may be over 12 inches	6
northern pike	Must kill immediately
suckers	Must release immediately
suckers	Must release immediately
northern pike	Must kill immediately

•No limit on northern pike
•Anglers must not release any northern pike they catch
•Utah Lake tributaries, Utah County (a) Including but not limited to tributaries west of I-15: American Fork Creek, Beer Creek, Dry Creek, Hobble Creek, Spanish Fork River, Spring Creek and Spring Run Creek
•CLOSED to the possession of walleye from March 1 through 6 am on the first Saturday of May
•No limit on northern pike
•Anglers must not release any northern pike they catch
•CLOSED to nighttime bowfishing (sunset to sunrise) from the first Saturday of May through 6 am on the second Saturday of July