What special fishing regulations apply at Causey Reservoir?

Causey Reservoir carries 3 special-regulation overlays that override Utah's statewide 2026 rules, covering Lake trout (Mackinaw) and Kokanee salmon. One of them reads: "Kokanee salmon within the 4 / day combined trout limit (no possession Sept 10 – Nov 30); UDWR kokanee broodstock-source fishery; trout 4 / day combined; lake trout 1 / day no min." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Causey Reservoir?

Yes. Causey Reservoir is in Utah, so a valid Utah fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Causey Reservoir; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Utah rules.

Do Causey Reservoir's special rules replace Utah's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Utah's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Causey Reservoir by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Causey Reservoir?

Lake trout (Mackinaw) and Kokanee salmon have a water-body-specific rule on Causey Reservoir, each linking to its full Utah regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Utah limits.

2026 regulation year

Causey Reservoir 2026 — Utah Fishing Regulations

Utah statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 5, 2026

Causey Reservoir carries 3 special-regulation overlays on top of Utah's 2026 fishing rules — covering Lake trout (Mackinaw), Kokanee salmon. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

Kokanee salmon within the 4 / day combined trout limit (no possession Sept 10 – Nov 30); UDWR kokanee broodstock-source fishery; trout 4 / day combined; lake trout 1 / day no min
Source: Utah special-water list

Per-species rules on Causey Reservoir

Lake trout (Mackinaw) regulations →
Lake trout 1 / day no min; trophy lake trout alongside kokanee broodstock fishery
Kokanee salmon regulations →
UDWR kokanee broodstock-source fishery; counted within the 4 / day combined trout limit; no possession Sept 10 – Nov 30

Official source

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) publishes the authoritative 2026 Utah fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources's emergency-order feed — check it before any Utah trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Causey Reservoir?: Causey Reservoir carries 3 special-regulation overlays that override Utah's statewide 2026 rules, covering Lake trout (Mackinaw) and Kokanee salmon. One of them reads: "Kokanee salmon within the 4 / day combined trout limit (no possession Sept 10 – Nov 30); UDWR kokanee broodstock-source fishery; trout 4 / day combined; lake trout 1 / day no min." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Causey Reservoir?: Yes. Causey Reservoir is in Utah, so a valid Utah fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Causey Reservoir; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Utah rules.
Do Causey Reservoir's special rules replace Utah's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Utah's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Causey Reservoir by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Causey Reservoir?: Lake trout (Mackinaw) and Kokanee salmon have a water-body-specific rule on Causey Reservoir, each linking to its full Utah regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Utah limits.

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