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Swim along the shoreline or in wakeless areas. Avoid boat ramps and docks; a life jacket is recommended.
Day-use, shore & boat ramps
$20 day-use vehicle entry
Official detailsYes
No active campfire restriction is mapped for Jordanelle.
Last reported as of Oct 21, 2026, 7:08 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: 7:08 PM Mountain Time · Observation: 7:00 PM MT · Refreshes hourly
Conditions checked: 7:08 PM Mountain Time · Latest source publication: Publication date not listed
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Start with five flagship waters in each official Utah DWR region, then explore every destination currently covered.
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Top waters 03Utah’s most visited mountain reservoirs, warm-water fisheries and the Provo River.
Top waters 04Quiet plateau reservoirs and productive cold-water fisheries across Castle Country.
Top waters 05Alpine trout lakes and warm desert reservoirs from Fish Lake to St. George.
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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 guidebook10/05/2026 · 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 report07/09/2026 · 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 report06/24/2026 · 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 report09/28/2026 · 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 report10/08/2026 · 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 report07/20/2026 · Rainbow · 250 stocked · 10.77" avg.
06/10/2026 · Rainbow · 250 stocked · 10.14" avg.
Official DWR report05/05/2026 · 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 report07/07/2026 · 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 report04/29/2026 · Muskie Tiger · 4,994 stocked · 2.45" avg.
Official DWR reportNo stocking record reported for this water in the current DWR report.
09/29/2026 · Rainbow · 10,000 stocked · 9.57" avg.
02/09/2026 · Rainbow · 5,000 stocked · 9.82" avg.
Official DWR report09/13/2026 · 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 report09/20/2026 · 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 report07/15/2026 · Walleye · 10,001 stocked · 4.58" avg.
06/03/2026 · Rainbow · 4,503 stocked · 3.2" avg.
Official DWR report09/30/2026 · 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 report07/16/2026 · 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 report10/19/2026 · 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 report09/16/2026 · 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 report09/10/2026 · 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 report07/21/2026 · 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 report07/20/2026 · Lake Trout · 250 stocked · 4.7" avg.
05/12/2026 · Tiger Trout · 9,900 stocked · 2.96" avg.
Official DWR report09/07/2026 · 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.
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 report09/30/2026 · 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 report09/10/2026 · 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, 7:06 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 source publication: Publication date not listed. Checked at 7:08 PM Mountain Time.
Open sourceRecreation health
No missing response is treated as proof that water is safe. Check Utah's official advisory before contact.
Check official advisoryFishing & wildlife
Review current fishing, wildlife, seasonal and access announcements from Utah DWR.
View DWR updatesStrawberry Reservoir. Its high-elevation fishery is one of Utah’s best-known trout and kokanee destinations.
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Official Utah wildlife app
Division of Wildlife Resources
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.
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Use Utah's official license portal. A credit or debit card is required for online purchases.
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The free Utah Hunting & Fishing app links to purchase and stores valid licenses. Add family members using their customer ID and birth date.
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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.
View retail purchase optionsFamily app note: If one phone carries another person's license, that person must stay within visual contact while fishing. Confirm each license is current before heading out.
Final checks
Live summaries help you plan. Official pages are still the final word on access, advisories, and regulations.