Final results published by the Utah Lake Authority and reviewed August 12, 2026.
Archive, not a live offer
The April 11–June 27 series is over. Prices, payments, venues, and rules below describe the 2026 event only. No 2027 dates were listed on the organizer’s page when this archive was reviewed. Verify any future event directly with the Utah Lake Authority.
2026 outcome
The final count of 5,805 carp exceeded the organizer’s reported 2025 total of 4,686 by 1,119 fish—about 24%. Team Larry led the boat category with 1,000 fish, while Duck Hunters led the shore category with 330.
Tournament harvest is a visible community contribution to Utah Lake carp removal. It should not be confused with the much larger cumulative biomass removed through the coordinated commercial program.
Completed 2026 schedule
How the 2026 format worked
Teams and categories
Teams registered for either the shore or boat category. The final rules governed team composition, Utah residency, check-in, vessel limits, and grand-prize splitting.
Historical per-fish payment
Teams received $3 per counted carp, and the organizer added $1.50 per fish to the applicable prize structure. This was the 2026 format and is no longer a live offer.
Legal methods only
State rules still applied. The final event rules also prohibited fishing in inlets, outlets, and private property. Current anglers should use the latest carp regulations, not old event copy.
Counting and disposal
Fish were counted through event check-out procedures and disposed of under organizer instructions. Outside an event, retained carp must be killed immediately and may not be left on shore.
Independent-site disclosure
UtahLakeCarp.com did not organize, sponsor, register, score, or pay the Great Carp Hunt. This independent archive summarizes publicly available organizer records. Use the official Utah Lake Authority page for corrections and future announcements.
Great Carp Hunt FAQ
Is the 2026 Great Carp Hunt still running?
No. The six-date Utah Lake carp tournament ended on June 27, 2026. This page is an archive, not a registration page.
How many carp were removed in the 2026 tournament?
The Utah Lake Authority reports 5,805 carp removed across the six 2026 tournament dates.
Who won the 2026 Great Carp Hunt?
Team Larry won the boat category with 1,000 carp. Duck Hunters won the shore category with 330.
How did 2026 compare with 2025?
The organizer reported 5,805 carp in 2026 versus 4,686 in 2025—an increase of 1,119 fish, or about 24%. Team BPS won the reported 2025 grand prize.
How did the 2026 per-fish payment work?
Historically, the 2026 format paid teams $3 per counted carp, with an additional $1.50 per fish added to the applicable season prize structure. That description is historical and is not a current bounty offer.
When is the 2027 Great Carp Hunt?
No official 2027 dates had been announced when this page was reviewed on August 12, 2026. Check the Utah Lake Authority for any future announcement.
Official event sources
Last fact-checked: August 12, 2026
- Utah Lake Authority: The Great Carp Hunt (opens in a new tab) — official 2026 results, winners and 2025 comparison
- Utah Lake Authority: Final 2026 rules (opens in a new tab) — historical team, vessel, payout and event rules
- Utah DWR: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook (opens in a new tab) — state fishing rules that applied in addition to event rules
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