Flaming Gorge ReservoirFishing
Flaming Gorge Reservoir fishing & fish stocking
Fish stocking records and fishing regulations for Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Utah. See the latest stockings below — which species were added, how many, and when — plus size and creel limits and where to get your Utah fishing license.
Regulations
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Open year-round per the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Utah DWR closes possession of kokanee salmon statewide Sept 10-Nov 30 to protect the spawning run. Verify the current guidebook's Rules for Specific Waters section before fishing.
| Species | Min. length | Daily creel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout and kokanee salmon (combined) | — | 4 | No more than 3 of the 4 may be kokanee salmon |
| Lake trout | — | — | No limit on lake trout 28in or under; only 1 lake trout over 28in may be kept per day |
| Smallmouth/largemouth bass (combined) | — | 3 | Flaming Gorge exception to the statewide 6-bass combined limit |
| Channel catfish | — | 6 | Flaming Gorge exception to the statewide 8-catfish limit |
| Burbot | — | — | No daily limit; burbot (a non-native predator) must be killed immediately upon catch, not released |
Get your fishing license
Buy or renew a license for Flaming Gorge Reservoir through the state portal.