What special fishing regulations apply at Strawberry Reservoir?

Strawberry Reservoir carries 5 special-regulation overlays that override Utah's statewide 2026 rules, covering Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Lake trout (Mackinaw), and Kokanee salmon. One of them reads: "Bonneville cutthroat 1 / day with 22 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT (UDWR-managed wild Bear Lake-strain Bonneville cutthroat — released annually from Whiterocks State Fish Hatchery); kokanee salmon within the 4 / day combined trout limit (no possession Sept 10 – Nov 30); rainbow trout 8 / day; lake trout 4 / day no min; cutthroat-rainbow hybrid 1 / day with 22 in min TROPHY." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Strawberry Reservoir?

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

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

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

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

2026 regulation year

Strawberry Reservoir 2026 — Utah Fishing Regulations

Utah statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 5, 2026

Strawberry Reservoir carries 5 special-regulation overlays on top of Utah's 2026 fishing rules — covering Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, 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

Bonneville cutthroat 1 / day with 22 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT (UDWR-managed wild Bear Lake-strain Bonneville cutthroat — released annually from Whiterocks State Fish Hatchery); kokanee salmon within the 4 / day combined trout limit (no possession Sept 10 – Nov 30); rainbow trout 8 / day; lake trout 4 / day no min; cutthroat-rainbow hybrid 1 / day with 22 in min TROPHY
Source: Utah special-water list

Per-species rules on Strawberry Reservoir

Cutthroat trout regulations →
Bonneville cutthroat 1 / day with 22 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT (UDWR-managed wild Bear Lake-strain Bonneville cutthroat released from Whiterocks State Fish Hatchery)
Rainbow trout regulations →
Rainbow trout 8 / day no min; kokanee salmon within the 4 / day combined trout limit (no possession Sept 10 – Nov 30); cutthroat 1 / day with 22 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT
Lake trout (Mackinaw) regulations →
4 / day no min; trophy lake trout alongside Bonneville cutthroat + kokanee salmon
Kokanee salmon regulations →
Utah's flagship kokanee 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 Strawberry Reservoir?: Strawberry Reservoir carries 5 special-regulation overlays that override Utah's statewide 2026 rules, covering Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Lake trout (Mackinaw), and Kokanee salmon. One of them reads: "Bonneville cutthroat 1 / day with 22 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT (UDWR-managed wild Bear Lake-strain Bonneville cutthroat — released annually from Whiterocks State Fish Hatchery); kokanee salmon within the 4 / day combined trout limit (no possession Sept 10 – Nov 30); rainbow trout 8 / day; lake trout 4 / day no min; cutthroat-rainbow hybrid 1 / day with 22 in min TROPHY." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Strawberry Reservoir?: Yes. Strawberry 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 Strawberry Reservoir; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Utah rules.
Do Strawberry Reservoir's special rules replace Utah's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Utah's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Strawberry 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 Strawberry Reservoir?: Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Lake trout (Mackinaw), and Kokanee salmon have a water-body-specific rule on Strawberry Reservoir, each linking to its full Utah regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Utah limits.

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