FISHING REGULATION

Burbot

Green River, Northeastern Utah

Official-source checked 2026-10-02
Do not release: FishRegs found an official rule requiring this species to be killed when caught.

DAILY LIMIT

No limit; must kill

On this Utah Green River or named White River reach there is no limit for this species; all caught fish of this species must be immediately killed and may not be released.

  • FishUtah groups the Green River from the Colorado state line to Desolation Canyon. Roundtail chub must be released from the state line to Sand Wash; downstream harvest rules must be checked for the exact reach. Protected native fish must be immediately released. Utah rules do not authorize fishing in Colorado or on tribal waters; separate access and permits may be required.
  • FishUtah warns that private land occurs along this reach; do not cross private properties to access the river.

LENGTH CHECKER

Can I keep it?

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Official source

View Utah DWR official source ↗