Dougherty Basin Lake Fishing Regulations
Garfield County, Utah · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Dougherty Basin Lake is a lake in Garfield County, Utah. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Cutthroat Trout. These rules replace Utah's statewide limits on this water.
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Dougherty Basin Lake limits by species (2026)
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Year-round |
| – | – | Year-round · Closed Jan. 1 through 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July | |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Utah's statewide regulations.
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Dougherty Basin Lake fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Dougherty Basin Lake?
1 species has rules specific to Dougherty Basin Lake: Cutthroat Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Dougherty Basin Lake?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Dougherty Basin Lake.
Is Dougherty Basin Lake catch and release?
Some rules on Dougherty Basin Lake are catch and release only, covering Cutthroat Trout. Check the table for the section and dates that apply.
Do Utah statewide fishing rules apply on Dougherty Basin Lake?
Where Dougherty Basin Lake 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
- Calder Reservoir · Uintah
- 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
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