Calder Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Uintah County, Utah · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Calder Reservoir is a reservoir in Uintah County, Utah. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout, set separately for 2 sections of the reservoir. These rules replace Utah's statewide limits on this water.
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Calder Reservoir limits by species (2026)
Entire reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Always open |
 Brook Trout | 22" min | 1 | Always open |
| 22" max | Catch & release only | Always open | |
 Brown Trout | 22" max | Catch & release only | Always open |
| 22" min | 1 | Always open | |
 Cutthroat Trout | 22" max | Catch & release only | Always open |
| 22" min | 1 | Always open | |
 Golden Trout | 22" min | 1 | Always open |
| 22" max | Catch & release only | Always open | |
 Lake Trout | 22" min | 1 | Always open |
| 22" max | Catch & release only | Always open | |
 Rainbow Trout | 22" max | Catch & release only | Always open |
| 22" min | 1 | Always open | |
 Steelhead | 22" min | 1 | Always open |
| 22" max | Catch & release only | Always open |
Entire reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook TroutLimit 1 trout over 22"; all 22" or smaller must release · Artificial flies and lures only | 22" min | 1 | Year-round |
| Brown TroutLimit 1 trout over 22"; all 22" or smaller must release · Artificial flies and lures only | 22" min | 1 | Year-round |
| Cutthroat TroutLimit 1 trout over 22"; all 22" or smaller must release · Artificial flies and lures only | 22" min | 1 | Year-round |
| Golden TroutLimit 1 trout over 22"; all 22" or smaller must release · Artificial flies and lures only | 22" min | 1 | Year-round |
| Lake TroutLimit 1 trout over 22"; all 22" or smaller must release · Artificial flies and lures only | 22" min | 1 | Year-round |
| Rainbow TroutLimit 1 trout over 22"; all 22" or smaller must release · Artificial flies and lures only | 22" min | 1 | Year-round |
| SteelheadLimit 1 trout over 22"; all 22" or smaller must release · Artificial flies and lures only | 22" min | 1 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Utah's statewide regulations.
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Calder Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Calder Reservoir?
7 species have rules specific to Calder Reservoir: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Calder Reservoir?
Brook Trout must be at least 22" to keep on Calder Reservoir (entire reservoir), and the daily bag limit is 1. Limits change during the year. Rules differ across 2 sections of the reservoir.
What is the brown trout limit on Calder Reservoir?
Brown Trout are catch and release only on Calder Reservoir (entire reservoir). Limits change during the year. Rules differ across 2 sections of the reservoir.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Calder Reservoir?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Calder Reservoir (entire reservoir). Limits change during the year. Rules differ across 2 sections of the reservoir.
Is Calder Reservoir catch and release?
Some rules on Calder Reservoir are catch and release only, covering Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, and Lake Trout and others. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Utah statewide fishing rules apply on Calder Reservoir?
Where Calder Reservoir has its own rule for a species, that rule replaces the statewide limit. For species not listed on this page, Utah's statewide regulations apply. Regulations are set by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources; confirm with the official 2026 regulations before keeping a fish.
Other Utah waters with special regulations
- Logan River · Cache
- Green River · Carbon, Daggett, Emery, Grand, San Juan, Uintah and Wayne
- Flaming Gorge Reservoir · Daggett
- Provo River · Summit, Utah and Wasatch
- Kolob Reservoir · Washington
- Lake Powell · Garfield, Kane and San Juan
- Weber River · Summit
- Fish Lake · Sevier
- Minersville Reservoir · Beaver
- Panguitch Lake · Garfield
- Hobbs Reservoir · Davis
- Joes Valley Reservoir · Emery
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