Utah Lake UT fishing forecast
Utah Lake UT is a freshwater fishing spot in Utah, United States. Anglers here target Walleye, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Common Carp. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #289 of 408 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 5 points below this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 19.4 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 4 km/h from E, gusting 12 km/h |
| Pressure | 1013 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 20.69 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 0 |
| Precipitation (24h) | 0.7 mm |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 0 s |
The water is running true to season — within a few tenths of the October average of 19.4 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 45.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Utah Lake UT
Utah Lake UT currently scores 67 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 19.4 °C. 6 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +15.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Wind +12.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
- Moon phase +1.8
- lunar feeding rhythm
- Solunar period +1.5
- sun–moon alignment feeding windows
What’s biting now
The model expects today: white-bass, common-carp, rainbow-trout, walleye, brown-trout, golden-trout, white-perch, rock-bass
Bite windows
Best months for Utah Lake UT:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-10-27, 74/100
17 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
6 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · beach
What you can catch
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Sander vitreus
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Morone chrysops
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Ictalurus punctatus
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Cyprinus carpio
Best months by species at Utah Lake UT
| WalleyeSander vitreus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White BassMorone chrysops | ||||||||||||
| Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus | ||||||||||||
| Common CarpCyprinus carpio |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel CatfishDaily limits | 8/day | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Eight fish daily statewide; at Flaming Gorge the catfish limit is 6. | |||
| Common CarpDaily limits | — | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| NO DAILY LIMIT. Common carp is a nongame species in Utah; the guidebook sets no limit on nongame species, subject to the prohibited-fish and specific-waterbody exceptions on pages 16–17. | |||
| WalleyeDaily limits | 10/day | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Ten fish daily, of which ONLY ONE MAY EXCEED 24 INCHES. That over-size cap is not a minimum size and is not shown in the size column. | |||
| White BassDaily limits | — | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| NO DAILY LIMIT statewide. | |||
Licensing:
- freshwater-recreational — residents Resident 365-day fishing license: ages 18–64 $40, 65+ $31, 14–17 $16, 12–13 $5. 3-day $19., non-residents Nonresident 365-day $120 (ages 18+). 3-day $44.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. The figures here are the Utah STATEWIDE daily limits from the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook; the guidebook itself warns that specific bag or size restrictions apply on many waters. Lake Powell, Flaming Gorge and Bear Lake are shared with neighbouring states under reciprocal licence agreements — you must follow the rules of the state whose water you are actually fishing, and you may take only one daily limit per day. Always check the Rules for specific waters section before you fish.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Utah Lake UT?
Anglers at Utah Lake UT target Walleye, White Bass, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.
When is the best time to fish Utah Lake UT?
The most productive months at Utah Lake UT are typically March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Utah Lake UT right now?
Utah Lake UT currently scores 67 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Utah Lake UT from shore?
Yes — Utah Lake UT is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Utah Lake UT right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch WalleyeHow to Catch CatfishBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.