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Central Region · Reservoir
Strawberry Reservoir
Weather live
Right now
46°Feels 40°
Partly cloudy
11 mph E
Gusts 14 mph
7:41 AM
6:35 PM
Water check
Temperature
49°F est.
Level
64% full
Surface
Open water
Algae status
Latest agency report unavailable
Source reachedLake estimates
Trip signal
Good trip window
No major weather flag in the current forecast.
Early morning or late evening
Start near 7:41 AM or during the final two hours before 6:35 PM.
Swimming
Check official advisory
Swimming is permitted, but the high-country water stays cold and there are no lifeguards. Use flotation and stay clear of boat traffic.
Access
Shore, marina & boat ramps
Fees vary by recreation site
Official details Local burn day
Yes
No active campfire restriction is mapped for Strawberry.
Last reported as of Oct 21, 2026, 6:16 PM MDT
Verify official statusInformation is provided for trip planning only and may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate. Weather, water conditions, closures, burn restrictions, and fishing regulations can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with the linked official agency before acting.
Weather updated: 6:16 PM Mountain Time · Observation: 6:15 PM MT · Refreshes hourly
Conditions checked: 6:16 PM Mountain Time · Latest source publication: 10/17/2026, 5:00:00 PM
3-day outlook
Plan the window,
not just the day.
Wind and precipitation can matter as much as temperature on open water.
Thu
47° / 39°
Snow
54% rain 23 mph
Fri
46° / 35°
Snow
94% rain 18 mph
Weather data: Open-Meteo. Forecast models typically update every few hours; Utah Outside caches successful readings for up to one hour to reduce unnecessary requests.
Fish Utah by region
Five regions.
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Start with five flagship waters in each official Utah DWR region, then explore every destination currently covered.
01
Northern Region
Big-water fishing, Wasatch Front reservoirs and high-country trout water.
Top waters 02Northeastern Region
Trophy reservoirs, red-rock shorelines and the Green River country.
Top waters 03Central Region
Utah’s most visited mountain reservoirs, warm-water fisheries and the Provo River.
Top waters 04Southeastern Region
Quiet plateau reservoirs and productive cold-water fisheries across Castle Country.
Top waters 05Southern Region
Alpine trout lakes and warm desert reservoirs from Fish Lake to St. George.
Top watersChoose your water
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Select any fish card to view its full image, detailed daily limit, and top local tackle picks.
Limits may differ by water and combined-species rules apply. Regulations checked September 8, 2026.
Open the official 2026 guidebookLatest stocking: Rainbow · 10/05/2026
10/05/2026 · Rainbow · 4,532 stocked · 6.24" avg.
10/05/2026 · Rainbow · 4,520 stocked · 6.05" avg.
09/23/2026 · Cutthroat · 228 stocked · 10.16" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Muskie Tiger · 07/09/2026
07/09/2026 · Muskie Tiger · 1,031 stocked · 8.79" avg.
07/09/2026 · Muskie Tiger · 2,503 stocked · 8.79" avg.
05/21/2026 · Rainbow · 675 stocked · 10.96" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Rainbow · 06/24/2026
06/24/2026 · Rainbow · 1,997 stocked · 10.48" avg.
06/24/2026 · Rainbow · 1,002 stocked · 10.8" avg.
05/28/2026 · Rainbow · 8,940 stocked · 9.49" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Rainbow · 09/28/2026
09/28/2026 · Rainbow · 2,862 stocked · 11.63" avg.
09/28/2026 · Rainbow · 676 stocked · 11.63" avg.
09/28/2026 · Rainbow · 954 stocked · 11.63" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Sucker · 10/08/2026
10/08/2026 · Sucker · 11,894 stocked · 7.51" avg.
06/17/2026 · Sucker · 1,315 stocked · 11.26" avg.
06/17/2026 · Sucker · 21,575 stocked · 11.26" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Rainbow · 07/20/2026
07/20/2026 · Rainbow · 250 stocked · 10.77" avg.
06/10/2026 · Rainbow · 250 stocked · 10.14" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Cutthroat · 05/05/2026
05/05/2026 · Cutthroat · 4,326 stocked · 7.44" avg.
05/05/2026 · Cutthroat · 13,335 stocked · 7.76" avg.
05/05/2026 · Cutthroat · 18,896 stocked · 7.77" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Wiper · 07/07/2026
07/07/2026 · Wiper · 3,480 stocked · 0.33" avg.
06/18/2026 · Wiper · 2,612 stocked · 9.98" avg.
06/09/2026 · Wiper · 219,200 stocked · 0.3" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Muskie Tiger · 04/29/2026
04/29/2026 · Muskie Tiger · 4,994 stocked · 2.45" avg.
Official DWR reportNo stocking record reported for this water in the current DWR report.
Latest stocking: Rainbow · 09/29/2026
09/29/2026 · Rainbow · 10,000 stocked · 9.57" avg.
02/09/2026 · Rainbow · 5,000 stocked · 9.82" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Rainbow · 09/13/2026
09/13/2026 · Rainbow · 1,001 stocked · 9.46" avg.
09/13/2026 · Rainbow · 1,001 stocked · 9.46" avg.
09/13/2026 · Rainbow · 1,001 stocked · 9.46" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Rainbow · 09/20/2026
09/20/2026 · Rainbow · 20,024 stocked · 3.56" avg.
09/20/2026 · Rainbow · 10,048 stocked · 3.39" avg.
07/21/2026 · Rainbow · 26,280 stocked · 3.5" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Walleye · 07/15/2026
07/15/2026 · Walleye · 10,001 stocked · 4.58" avg.
06/03/2026 · Rainbow · 4,503 stocked · 3.2" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Rainbow · 09/30/2026
09/30/2026 · Rainbow · 4,000 stocked · 9.66" avg.
09/25/2026 · Rainbow · 268 stocked · 13.42" avg.
05/27/2026 · Brown Trout · 5,001 stocked · 3.12" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Walleye · 07/16/2026
07/16/2026 · Walleye · 425 stocked · 4.58" avg.
05/21/2026 · Rainbow · 400 stocked · 13.1" avg.
05/19/2026 · Rainbow · 948 stocked · 11.75" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Cutthroat · 10/19/2026
10/19/2026 · Cutthroat · 1,135 stocked · 10.96" avg.
10/19/2026 · Cutthroat · 630 stocked · 9.82" avg.
10/08/2026 · Cutthroat · 3,853 stocked · 9.62" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Splake · 09/16/2026
09/16/2026 · Splake · 27,250 stocked · 3.97" avg.
09/15/2026 · Splake · 27,784 stocked · 3.97" avg.
06/23/2026 · Rainbow · 25,029 stocked · 2.9" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Rainbow · 09/10/2026
09/10/2026 · Rainbow · 2,997 stocked · 11.06" avg.
04/28/2026 · Brown Trout · 1,000 stocked · 2.97" avg.
03/24/2026 · Rainbow · 1,445 stocked · 9.75" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Splake · 07/21/2026
07/21/2026 · Splake · 5,004 stocked · 2.71" avg.
05/12/2026 · Tiger Trout · 4,950 stocked · 2.96" avg.
03/24/2026 · Rainbow · 3,900 stocked · 9.95" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Lake Trout · 07/20/2026
07/20/2026 · Lake Trout · 250 stocked · 4.7" avg.
05/12/2026 · Tiger Trout · 9,900 stocked · 2.96" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Tiger Trout · 09/07/2026
09/07/2026 · Tiger Trout · 2,002 stocked · 5.06" avg.
09/03/2026 · Cutbow Ctbl*Rtwv · 10,908 stocked · 6.27" avg.
09/03/2026 · Cutbow Ctbl*Rtwv · 4,094 stocked · 6.27" avg.
Official DWR reportNo stocking record reported for this water in the current DWR report.
Latest stocking: Rainbow · 02/19/2026
02/19/2026 · Rainbow · 5,050 stocked · 4.96" avg.
02/09/2026 · Rainbow · 17,940 stocked · 4.47" avg.
02/09/2026 · Rainbow · 17,940 stocked · 4.47" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Rainbow · 09/30/2026
09/30/2026 · Rainbow · 18,400 stocked · 6.79" avg.
09/29/2026 · Rainbow · 17,955 stocked · 7.35" avg.
09/28/2026 · Rainbow · 17,735 stocked · 7.35" avg.
Official DWR reportLatest stocking: Grayling Arctic · 09/10/2026
09/10/2026 · Grayling Arctic · 6,000 stocked · 1.83" avg.
09/02/2026 · Rainbow · 756 stocked · 11.2" avg.
09/02/2026 · Rainbow · 1,134 stocked · 11.2" avg.
Official DWR reportStocking records checked Oct 21, 2026, 6:16 PM MDT. Refreshed daily from Utah DWR. Stocking reports confirm releases, not current fish availability or catch success.
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Park & access
Latest conditions source reached
Latest source publication: 10/17/2026, 5:00:00 PM. Checked at 6:16 PM Mountain Time.
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View DWR updatesUtah Outside trivia
Which Utah reservoir is famous for kokanee salmon and cutthroat trout?
Reveal answerAnswer
Strawberry Reservoir. Its high-elevation fishery is one of Utah’s best-known trout and kokanee destinations.
Near Strawberry
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Official Utah wildlife app
Division of Wildlife Resources
Get everyone
licensed.
Purchase online in minutes, or stop at a participating Utah license agent. The free Utah DWR Hunting & Fishing app keeps valid licenses on your phone and makes it easy to check the whole family before you leave.
Fastest option
Buy online
Use Utah's official license portal. A credit or debit card is required for online purchases.
Open official portalBest for families
Keep licenses in the app
The free Utah Hunting & Fishing app links to purchase and stores valid licenses. Add family members using their customer ID and birth date.
Get the official appPurchase nearby
Find a local retailer
Participating sporting-goods and retail stores sell licenses in person. Use DWR's locator for the closest current agent and call ahead before making the trip.
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Rules. Stocking.
No surprises.
Live summaries help you plan. Official pages are still the final word on access, advisories, and regulations.