Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-13 - Taking Fish and Crayfish
Section R657-13-5 - Interstate Waters and Reciprocal Fishing Permits
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-13-5
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1) When fishing interstate waters, an individual must:
(a) obtain the necessary
fishing licenses and permits, as provided below; and
(b) comply with angling regulations
applicable to the state where they are fishing.
(2) Bear Lake.
(a) A person possessing a valid Utah or Idaho
fishing or combination license, whether resident or nonresident, may fish both
the Utah and Idaho portions of the Lake in accordance with the angling
regulations applicable to the state where they are fishing.
(b) Only one daily limit may be taken in a
single day, even if licensed in both states.
(3) Lake Powell Reservoir.
(a) A person possessing a valid Utah or
Arizona fishing or combination license, whether resident or nonresident, may
fish both the Utah and Arizona portions of the Reservoir in accordance with the
angling regulations applicable to the state where they are fishing.
(b) Only one daily limit may be taken in a
single day, even if licensed in both states.
(4) Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
(a)
(i) A
Utah resident possessing a valid Utah fishing or combination license and a
Wyoming reciprocal fishing permit for Flaming Gorge Reservoir may fish the
Wyoming portions of the Reservoir as prescribed in Wyoming angling
regulations.
(ii) Utah residents
may obtain reciprocal fishing permits for Flaming Gorge Reservoir by contacting
the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
(b)
(i) A
Wyoming resident possessing a valid Wyoming fishing or combination license and
a Utah reciprocal fishing permit for Flaming Gorge Reservoir may fish the Utah
portions of the Reservoir as prescribed in Utah angling regulations.
(ii) A Utah reciprocal fishing permit for
Flaming Gorge Reservoir may be obtained through the division's web site,
authorized license agents, or regional offices.
(iii) The Utah reciprocal fishing permit must
be:
(A) used in conjunction with a valid
resident Wyoming fishing or combination license; and
(B) signed by the holder as the holder's name
appears on the Wyoming fishing or combination license.
(iv) A Utah reciprocal fishing permit is
valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
(c) Only one daily limit may be taken in a
single day, even if licensed in both states.
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