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Strawberry Reservoir fishing conditions · Utah

Now until 5 pmCutthroat trout

The bite peaks at 82.

Log a trip here
Right now: 82 for cutthroat trout, worth the trip · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Cutthroat trout, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 822 pm
  2. 82
  3. 82
  4. 745 pm
  5. 60
  6. 60
  7. 608 pm
  8. 60
  9. 60
  10. 6811 pm
  11. 68Sun
  12. 68
  13. 682 am
  14. 68
  15. 68
  16. 685 am
  17. 68
  18. 68
  19. 608 am
  20. 60
  21. 60
  22. 6811 am
  23. 68
  24. 68
  25. 682 pm
  26. 68
  27. 68
  28. 585 pm
  29. 58
  30. 58
  31. 588 pm
  32. 58
  33. 58
  34. 5811 pm
  35. 58Mon
  36. 58
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Cutthroat trout range 39–62°

Wind
6 mph

From the southwest

Light
Daylight

Sunset 5:15 pm

Sky
Sunny

No rain expected

Air
50°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Utah non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Cutthroat Trout

Cutthroat trout

Oncorhynchus clarkii

82Worth the tripNow until 5 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Cutthroat trout bite in 39–62° water, best near 54°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 1–25 ft down.

Keep

3 a day

Release 15–22".

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 4 trout or kokanee a day combined; no more than 2 cutthroat under 15" and 1 over 22", and every cutthroat from 15 to 22" must be released. Fish may not be filleted or have heads or tails removed in the field.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Strawberry Reservoir

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Sep–Jun. More on cutthroat trout

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

82Worth the tripNow until 5 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Rainbow trout bite in 45–68° water, best near 55°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

4 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 4 trout or kokanee a day combined; no more than 2 cutthroat under 15" and 1 over 22", and every cutthroat from 15 to 22" must be released. Fish may not be filleted or have heads or tails removed in the field.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Strawberry Reservoir

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: May–Jun, Oct–Nov, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on rainbow trout

Kokanee Salmon

Kokanee salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

82Worth the tripNow until 5 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Kokanee salmon bite in 45–59° water, best near 53°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 20–120 ft down.

Keep

4 a day

Catch and release only today. 4 trout or kokanee a day combined; no more than 2 cutthroat under 15" and 1 over 22", and every cutthroat from 15 to 22" must be released. Fish may not be filleted or have heads or tails removed in the field. No kokanee may be possessed Sep 10–Nov 30.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Strawberry Reservoir

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Year-round. More on kokanee salmon

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.28 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today5:15 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow7:02 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:50 pm–4:50 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:20 pm–12:20 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 6:20 am–7:20 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Utah DWR has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: Utah DWR · trout stocking · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

Utah’s premier trout fishery, a 17,000-acre reservoir at 7,600 ft in the Uinta foothills an hour from Provo. Managed for trophy cutthroat and rainbow trout plus a strong kokanee run, with multiple Forest Service ramps and miles of bank access. A blue-ribbon stillwater and a hugely popular ice fishery.

4 trout or kokanee a day; cutthroat from 15 to 22" must be released, with no more than 2 under 15" and 1 over 22". No kokanee may be kept Sep 10–Nov 30, and fish may not be filleted in the field.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Provo River29 mi · UtahBest now until 6 pm
78Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Strawberry Reservoir?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Strawberry Reservoir you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Strawberry Reservoir?

Strawberry Reservoir is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Strawberry Reservoir?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Strawberry Reservoir against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Strawberry Reservoir have?

Strawberry Reservoir has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. 4 trout or kokanee a day; cutthroat from 15 to 22" must be released, with no more than 2 under 15" and 1 over 22". No kokanee may be kept Sep 10–Nov 30, and fish may not be filleted in the field.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Strawberry Reservoir?

state agency regulations apply at Strawberry Reservoir. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Strawberry Reservoir tidal water?

No. Strawberry Reservoir is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.