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Bass fishing in Utah

Utah provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for bass. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

Best baits and lures for Bass in Utah

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Bass.

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Latest Bass fishing reports in Utah

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Largemouth bass

Strawberry Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Beaver River

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Smallmouth bass

Pineview Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Utah Lake

13 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Sand Hollow Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Newton Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Mill Pond

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Largemouth bass

Mona Reservoir

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Smallmouth bass

Deer Creek Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Oquirrh Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Regulations for Bass in Utah

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Utah can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

Micropterus nigricans

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39°29′58.8″N 111°32′49.9″W
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FAQ

Anglers in Utah commonly catch several Bass species, including Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Meanmouth bass, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Bass are caught in lakes, rivers and streams throughout Utah. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Utah Lake, Oquirrh Lake, and Strawberry Reservoir.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Bass have recently been caught.