UT Fishing Without a License — Penalties & Fines (2026)

Utah fishing penalties: Class B misdemeanor $100–$750, regulation violations, UTiP hotline.

Fishing without a license in Utah is a Class B misdemeanor. At $34 resident, the risk is not worth it.

UT Violations

ViolationClassificationFine Range
No licenseClass B Misdemeanor$100 – $750
Over bag limitClass A Misdemeanor$500 – $2,500
Taking protected speciesClass A Misdemeanor$1,000 – $5,000
Fishing closed waterClass B Misdemeanor$300 – $750
UT License ($34) vs Fine ($750+) License$34 vs Fine + Court Costs + Record$750+ (22× the cost!)

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