The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing a few changes to some of Utah’s fishing regulations, along with a few other rule amendments, and seeks the public’s feedback, according to a statement from the division.
2021-2022 fishing recommendations
The DWR conducted surveys during the spring to get feedback from anglers across the state on these proposed changes. The majority of anglers were in support of these recommendations.
The following changes to statewide fishing recommendations are being proposed:
Clarifying the statewide kokanee salmon limit to four total fish, including any trout caught. Clarifying that kokanee salmon are included in the statewide four trout limit that includes salmon, grayling and hybrids (a combined total). Previously anglers were confused by the regulation and many thought the limit meant four trout and four kokanee salmon, when in fact it means four total fish. This change will also clarify that anglers may not possess kokanee salmon at any body of water statewide from Sept. 10 through Nov. 30.
Decreasing the statewide wiper daily limit from six fish to three fish at all bodies of water. Wipers are a sterile fish and can’t reproduce, so their populations are solely dependent on stocking.
Increasing the statewide daily limit for northern pike from six fish to 20 fish, with one over 36 inches. Allowing anglers to use bait without a hook to fish for crayfish in bodies of water where bait is prohibited. This change is being proposed due to the difficulty of catching crayfish without the use of bait.
The following proposed changes are specific to certain bodies of water across Utah:
Decreasing the daily limit at Starvation Reservoir from 50 for each panfish species (bluegill, green sunfish, black crappie and yellow perch) to a combined total of 20 panfish.
Closing Ken’s Lake to spearfishing in order to protect a vulnerable sportfish population.
Adjusting spearfishing closure dates at Fish Lake to the first Saturday in June through Sept. 10, in order to coincide with the statewide kokanee salmon fishing closures.
Rule amendments for fishing contests and clinics
In addition to the changes in fishing limits and regulations, DWR biologists are also proposing a few changes to the fishing contest rule in an effort to streamline contest options and to remove the discrepancies between fishing for warmwater and coldwater species.
Rule amendment to waive combination/hunting license fees for deployed military
In order to show gratitude and appreciation to Utah residents who are serving in the military, DWR is proposing to waive the combination and hunting license fees for active military members who missed the opportunity to acquire a bonus or preference point while deployed. The proposal would also allow Utah military members to purchase a preference or bonus point if they missed the application period while deployed.
To qualify for the exemptions, military members must be a resident of Utah; be deployed for 90 days or longer outside of the continental U.S. on federal orders from military command; not have previously received a bonus or preference point for the species and hunt type in the same year; otherwise be eligible to receive a bonus or preference point; pay a $10 application fee per point received; submit an application for the exemption to DWR no later than Dec. 31 of the qualifying year of being deployed.
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