Salt Lake City, UT Fishing Trip — October

Your Salt Lake City, UT Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 43°F3.9" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

October Weather in Salt Lake City

64°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
3.9"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

3 Guides Matched

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Utah Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$34
Non-Resident$75
Requirements

Required for ages 12+. Covers all state waters. Second rod permit available.

Buy License Online — Utah

Species Regulations

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 trout
Size Limit:No size limit

Bag limit is for all trout species combined. Special regulations apply on some waters; consult the Utah Fishing Guidebook.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4
Size Limit:No size limit

Consult the Utah Fishing Guidebook for specific waterbody regulations, as some areas may have different limits or restrictions.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:Only one may be longer than 24 inches

Check specific water body regulations for consumption advisories.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for any special rules or consumption advisories.

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