Parleys Creek Fishing Regulations
Salt Lake County, Utah · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Parleys 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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Parleys Creek limits by species (2026)
From SR-65 upstream to the headwaters
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Fish SpeciesArtificial Only | – | – | Always open |
| – | – | Jan 1 – Jul 10 · Closed | |
 Cutthroat Trout | – | Catch & release only | Year-round |
From Mountain Dell Reservoir upstream to SR-65
| 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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Parleys Creek fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Parleys Creek?
1 species has rules specific to Parleys Creek: Cutthroat Trout.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Parleys Creek?
Cutthroat Trout are catch and release only on Parleys Creek (from SR-65 upstream to the headwaters).
Is Parleys Creek catch and release?
Some rules on Parleys 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 Parleys Creek?
Where Parleys 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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