Mountain Dell Creek Fishing Regulations
Salt Lake County, Utah · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Mountain Dell Creek is a creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It has its own fishing regulations for 1 species, including Cutthroat Trout, set separately for 2 sections of the creek. These rules replace Utah's statewide limits on this water.
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Mountain Dell Creek limits by species (2026)
Little Dell Reservoir to headwaters
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Year-round |
| – | – | Jan 1 – Jul 11 · Closed until 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July | |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
Mountain Dell Reservoir to Little Dell Dam
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish Species | – | – | Year-round · Closed |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Utah's statewide regulations.
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Mountain Dell Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Mountain Dell Creek?
1 species has rules specific to Mountain Dell Creek: Cutthroat Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Mountain Dell Creek?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Mountain Dell Creek (little Dell Reservoir to headwaters).
Is Mountain Dell Creek catch and release?
Some rules on Mountain Dell Creek 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 Mountain Dell Creek?
Where Mountain Dell Creek 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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