Weber River (Echo Reservoir to Wanship Dam) fishing
Weber River (Echo Reservoir to Wanship Dam) is a river or stream in Summit County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery. It has no stocking records in the Utah DWR public stocking report since 2002; DWR lists brown trout, mountain whitefish and rainbow trout as likely catches. The nearest water with a page is Weber River (Summit County), 2.9 mi away.
Stocking records
The Utah DWR public stocking report has no records for Weber River (Echo Reservoir to Wanship Dam) since 2002. Fish here come from natural reproduction or from stocking recorded under another water name.
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026; newest record dated Nov. 19, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
What DWR lists for Weber River (Echo Reservoir to Wanship Dam)
- Size as DWR lists it: Approximately 9.5 miles.
- DWR Fish Utah lists brown trout, mountain whitefish and rainbow trout as likely catches.
- DWR has posted 61 fishing reports for this water in Fish Utah, the latest dated July 2, 2026. Read them on DWR Fish Utah.
- It lies inside 4 Utah hunt units (listed beside the map).
- Not to be confused with Weber River in Summit County, 2.9 mi away.
- Not to be confused with Weber River in Weber County, 39.1 mi away.
From DWR Fish Utah and DWR stocking data. We do not copy DWR's report text.
Fishing rules
Sections: (a) First I-80 bridge above Echo Reservoir (near Exit 164) up to the I-80 bridge near Wanship (near Exit 156); (b) Great Salt Lake up to Echo Reservoir dam.
- (a) Echo to Wanship: trout limit 2.
- (b) Great Salt Lake to Echo dam: all cutthroat trout, and trout with cutthroat markings, must be released right away.
- (b) Great Salt Lake to Echo dam: common carp are the only nongame fish that may be taken.
- (a) Echo to Wanship: artificial flies and lures only.
Check this entry in the guidebook: the printed county or section limits are unclear.
From the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook, in our own words. Rules can change mid-year: check wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing. See statewide limits.
Access and facilities
- Other activities
- Swimming, Wildlife watching
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Weber River (Echo Reservoir to Wanship Dam) questions
Is Weber River (Echo Reservoir to Wanship Dam) stocked?
The Utah DWR public stocking report has no records for Weber River (Echo Reservoir to Wanship Dam) since 2002. DWR does not publish stocking schedules.
What fish are in Weber River (Echo Reservoir to Wanship Dam)?
DWR lists brown trout, mountain whitefish and rainbow trout as likely catches.
Are there special fishing rules at Weber River (Echo Reservoir to Wanship Dam)?
Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Nov. 10, 2026. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Nov. 10, 2026. Found an error? Tell us. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.