Utah Anglers Set Five New Fishing Records in 2025

Utah's fishing community celebrated a banner year in 2025, with anglers setting five new state records across various categories.

 

Catch-and-Release Records:

 

White Crappie: On January 4, 2025, Jesse Pashia from Delta caught a 13⅜-inch white crappie at Gunnison Bend Reservoir, setting a new state record. Not content, Pashia returned on February 22 and broke his own record with a 14-inch catch at the same location.

 

Wiper: Adam Cunningham achieved a milestone on May 4, 2025, by landing a 29.5-inch wiper at Huntington North Reservoir, establishing a new catch-and-release record.

 

Catch-and-Keep Records:

 

Wiper: On April 20, 2025, William Stafford set a new catch-and-keep record with a 29.5-inch wiper weighing 18 pounds and 1.5 ounces, caught at Otter Creek Reservoir.

 

Hybrid Sunfish: Chris Anderson from Spanish Fork caught a 12⅝-inch, 1-pound, 1-ounce hybrid sunfish at Sand Hollow Reservoir on June 15, 2025, setting a new state record.

 

Spearfishing Record:

 

Arctic Grayling: Garion Rowett achieved a spearfishing record on June 21, 2025, at Fish Lake, capturing a 10.5-inch, 4.16-ounce Arctic grayling.

 

These achievements highlight the diverse fishing opportunities across Utah's waters. Anglers are encouraged to explore the state's lakes and reservoirs, as many offer the potential for record-breaking catches.

 

For those aiming to set new records, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources provides guidelines for submitting catch-and-release and catch-and-keep records. Detailed information is available on their official website.

 

Fishing in Utah continues to thrive, offering both seasoned and novice anglers the chance to make history in the state's rich aquatic landscapes.