What special fishing regulations apply at Deer Creek Reservoir?

Deer Creek Reservoir carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Utah's statewide 2026 rules, covering Walleye. One of them reads: "Trout 4 / day combined; smallmouth + largemouth bass 6 / day combined + 12 in min; walleye 10 / day, only 1 over 24 in; channel catfish 8 / day." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Deer Creek Reservoir?

Yes. Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek Reservoir; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Utah rules.

Do Deer Creek Reservoir's special rules replace Utah's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Utah's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek Reservoir?

Walleye has a water-body-specific rule on Deer Creek Reservoir, each linking to its full Utah regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Utah limits.

2026 regulation year

Deer Creek Reservoir 2026 — Utah Fishing Regulations

Utah statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 5, 2026

Deer Creek Reservoir carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Utah's 2026 fishing rules — covering Walleye. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

Trout 4 / day combined; smallmouth + largemouth bass 6 / day combined + 12 in min; walleye 10 / day, only 1 over 24 in; channel catfish 8 / day
Source: Utah special-water list

Per-species rules on Deer Creek Reservoir

Walleye regulations →
10 / day, only 1 over 24 in; walleye + smallmouth bass + channel catfish multi-species reservoir

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 Deer Creek Reservoir?: Deer Creek Reservoir carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Utah's statewide 2026 rules, covering Walleye. One of them reads: "Trout 4 / day combined; smallmouth + largemouth bass 6 / day combined + 12 in min; walleye 10 / day, only 1 over 24 in; channel catfish 8 / day." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Deer Creek Reservoir?: Yes. Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek Reservoir; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Utah rules.
Do Deer Creek Reservoir's special rules replace Utah's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Utah's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek Reservoir?: Walleye has a water-body-specific rule on Deer Creek Reservoir, each linking to its full Utah regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Utah limits.

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