Wasatch County, UT · Reservoir
Strawberry Reservoir
Utah’s premier trout fishery, a 17,000-acre reservoir at 7,600 ft in the Uinta foothills an hour from Provo. Managed for trophy cutthroat and rainbow trout plus a strong kokanee run, with multiple Forest Service ramps and miles of bank access. A blue-ribbon stillwater and a hugely popular ice fishery.
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Top picks today
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout & Kokanee Salmon — tied at the top (68/100)
3 species tied for best of 3 tracked at Strawberry Reservoir.
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Species at Strawberry Reservoir
3 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top 3 (tied) are open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.
#1 Cutthroat Trout Check local Cutthroat Trout regulations before you keep one. Regs unverified 68/100
We don't have confirmed size, creel, or season rules for Cutthroat Trout in UT on file yet. The live conditions score still applies — but confirm the current regulations with your state agency before keeping any fish.
What's helping
- 12 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
About. Oncorhynchus clarkii — The West's native trout, named for the red-orange slash under the jaw. Many subspecies — Yellowstone, Snake River fine-spotted, Bonneville, Colorado River, and the giant Lahontan strain of Pyramid Lake, which routinely tops 10 lb and once produced fish over 40. Feeds hard in cold water, which makes it a year-round target on tailwaters and a marquee winter–spring fishery at Pyramid. Hybridizes readily with stocked rainbows, so wild-cutthroat waters carry strict release rules.
Prefers. Water 39–62°F (ideal 54°F) · either tide · depth 1–25 ft.
No regulations on file for Utah non-tidal / non-tidal. Check the appropriate state agency directly before fishing.
#1 Rainbow Trout Check local Rainbow Trout regulations before you keep one. Regs unverified 68/100
We don't have confirmed size, creel, or season rules for Rainbow Trout in UT on file yet. The live conditions score still applies — but confirm the current regulations with your state agency before keeping any fish.
What's helping
- 12 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
About. Oncorhynchus mykiss — The most heavily stocked trout in Maryland. Put-and-take fisheries across the state plus holdover/wild fish in Western MD streams (Savage, Youghiogheny tailwater, Gunpowder). Takes PowerBait, small spinners, and standard dry/nymph patterns.
Prefers. Water 45–68°F (ideal 55°F) · either tide · depth 3–20 ft.
No regulations on file for Utah non-tidal / non-tidal. Check the appropriate state agency directly before fishing.
#1 Kokanee Salmon Workable day for Kokanee Salmon. In season 68/100
What's helping
- 12 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
About. Oncorhynchus nerka — Landlocked sockeye salmon — the marquee coldwater reservoir fishery of the Mountain West. A plankton feeder that suspends along the thermocline and is caught by downrigger trolling with squids and dodgers spring through fall, and through the ice in winter. The fall spawning run turns the fish brilliant red and triggers snagging seasons on designated waters; prized as table fare. In Colorado, Blue Mesa is the flagship water, with Dillon and Granby also producing.
Prefers. Water 45–59°F (ideal 53°F) · either tide · depth 20–120 ft.
- Daily creel
- 4
Utah kokanee: 4/day statewide; Flaming Gorge is 3/day. Snagging rules and fall spawning-run closures apply on many waters — confirm before keeping any.
Source: Utah non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
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Cutthroat 15–22" must be released (protected slot). A cutthroat-recovery fishery — handle and release big fish carefully.
Local reports & rules for Strawberry Reservoir: Utah DWR fishing & regulations → · trout stocking schedule → · fish-consumption advisory →
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Frequently Asked
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Strawberry Reservoir?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Strawberry Reservoir you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Strawberry Reservoir?
Strawberry Reservoir is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.
When is the best time to fish at Strawberry Reservoir?
It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Strawberry Reservoir against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.
What kind of access does Strawberry Reservoir have?
Strawberry Reservoir has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Cutthroat 15–22" must be released (protected slot). A cutthroat-recovery fishery — handle and release big fish carefully.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Strawberry Reservoir?
state agency regulations apply at Strawberry Reservoir. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.
Is Strawberry Reservoir tidal water?
No. Strawberry Reservoir is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.