Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-59a - Private Fish Ponds
Section R657-59a-8 - Pond Screening Requirements
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-59a-8
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1)
(a) Except as provided in Subsection (b), all
permanent and intermittent inlets and outlets of a private fish pond shall be
screened to prevent the movement of aquatic wildlife into the private pond or
the escapement of any aquaculture product from the private fish pond into
public waters.
(b) Upon request of
the owner or lessee, the division may conduct a site analysis and waive screen
requirements if the division determines waiving screen requirements will not be
detrimental to the wildlife resource.
(c) Any aquaculture product that escapes a
private fish pond is considered aquatic wildlife and is subject to the
licensing requirements, bag limits, and allowable methods of take described in
the current Utah Fishing Guidebook issued by the Utah Wildlife Board.
(2) If a screen is required, the screen must meet the following provisions:
(a) the screen should be constructed of
durable materials that are capable of maintaining integrity when exposed to
water and air for an extended period;
(b) the screen shall have no openings, seams
or mesh width greater than the width of the fish being stocked;
(c) all water entering or leaving the pond,
including runoff and other high water events, shall flow through a screen
consistent with the requirements of this subsection; and
(d) the screen shall be maintained and in
place at all times while any aquaculture product remains in the pond.
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