UTERWhite bass fishing in Utah freshwater
In Utah freshwater, white bass peak May–June and August–October and are around year-round, spawning in May–June, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. May: Utah Lake white bass gather at the tributary mouths.
No note for October — see the months around it.
White bass in Utah freshwater, month by month
- JanuaryAround
- FebruaryAround
- MarchAround
- AprilAround
- MaySpawningUtah Lake white bass gather at the tributary mouths.
- JuneSpawningProvo River and Spanish Fork mouths — the run is real some years and a no-show in others.
- JulyAround
- AugustPeak
- SeptemberPeak
- OctoberPeak
- NovemberAround
- DecemberAround
Where to fish white bass near Flaming Gorge, Lake Powell, Strawberry Reservoir
Flaming Gorge's lakers and burbot, Lake Powell's stripers and smallmouth, Strawberry's cutthroat, the Green River below the dam, and Uinta high lakes.
What to use for white bass
- Minnows (fatheads, shiners)Hooked lightly through the lips or behind the dorsal on a #6 to #2 hook under a slip bobber for crappie, perch and walleye; a big golden shiner on a 2/0 to 4/0 for largemouth, pike and stripers.
- Leader10–20 lb fluorocarbon
- Hook#2–3/0
- Jig head1/8–1/2 oz
- Braid10–30 lb
Feeds in 45–86°F water, best at 56–78°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch white bass in Utah freshwater?
Peak season is May–June and August–October, with fish spawning in May–June (often a closed or catch-and-release window — check the rule). White bass are here year-round. May: Utah Lake white bass gather at the tributary mouths.
Where do white bass hold in Utah freshwater?
Look on river, reservoir, lake, creek / stream, bridge — around Flaming Gorge, Lake Powell, Strawberry Reservoir, Green River, Provo River, Utah Lake.
What is the best bait for white bass in Utah freshwater?
Live bait: minnows (fatheads, shiners). Minnows (fatheads, shiners): Hooked lightly through the lips or behind the dorsal on a #6 to #2 hook under a slip bobber for crappie, perch and walleye; a big golden shiner on a 2/0 to 4/0 for largemouth, pike and stripers. Tackle: leader 10–20 lb fluorocarbon, hook #2–3/0, jig head 1/8–1/2 oz, braid 10–30 lb.
What are the rules for white bass in Utah freshwater?
Size and bag limits and closed seasons are set by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) and change — read the current rule at https://wildlife.utah.gov/rules before you keep a fish. A licence is sold at https://wildlife.utah.gov/licenses.
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