m ftroiG wm "t let erkLte^ "IHferae you won't let go ®fl Wfo(B ttrout! The largest fish ever taken on a rod and reel, a 3,427 pound great white shark, was caught on Berkley Trilene — America's best selling fishing Rtf*rlrlctir line! SPORTSCASTLE SANDY PRICE 5600 S. 9th E., Murray 838 E. 9400 S. 730 W. Prive River Rd. 263-3633 571-8812 637-2077 ZCMICENTER CEDAR CITY SUGARHOUSE 2nd Level ZCMI Center 606 S. Main 1171 East 2100 So.. 359-4540 586-0687 487-7726 VERNAL OGDEN CITY MALL ROY 872 W. Main 24th & Washington 5585 So. 1900 W. 789-0536 399-2310 776-4453 FAMILY CENTER PROVO/UNIV. MALL ROCK SPRINGS 5666 S. Redwood Rd. 1300 S. State 1371 Dewar Drive SPORTING GOODS COMPANY 967-9455 224-9115 307-362-4208 ON THE COVER "Snagged"by Luke Frazier, oil, 16"x CONTENTS 20". J99I, To learn more about Frazier and his art work, turn to page 60, INTRODUCTION Strawberry Recreation Area Loyal Clark, US Forest Service 35 One of the most exciting Director's Message Scofield Reservoir/What the Timothy H. Provan, Director Future Holds Kevin Christophereon, things about fishing is its Division of Wildlife Resources 2 unpredictability, You simply Southeast Region Fisheries Manager 37 Utah's 1992 Fishing Season don't kno w when that big Why Rainbow Trout? Bruce Schmidt, Fisheries Chief 3 Joe Valentine, Assistant Fisheries one is going to strike, it Chief (Culture) ........39 could be on your next cast! 1992 FISHING RULES Willard Bay Shad 1992 Fishing Rules: Purpose Thomas D. Pettengill, Northern Region Fisheries Manager 40 This rules summary was produced by and Authority 4 Utah Fishing &,Outdoors Magazine under Pelican Lake: A Look Back — A contract-with the Utah Division of Wildlife Definitions ... 4 Look Ahead Chad Crosby, Northeast Resources. This public-private Region Fisheries Manager 42 collaboration has resulted in savings of General Provisions 8 public funds and also in a new, colorful A. License and stamp Why? Why Not Walleye? format, more readable fishing rules and requirements , .8 Charles Thompson, Central more fishing information This rules B. Exhibit of license, stamp and Region Fisheries Manager 44 summary has been produced for free wildlife 11 distribution to those interested in fishing in C. Fishing methods 12 Hatcheries: Where Are They and Utah and is not to be sold. D. Baits.. 13 Utah Fishing & Outdoors Magazine was What Can You See Ronald D freer. E. Prohibited fish 15 Fish Culture Coordinator... 54 awarded the contract to produce this F. Taking nongame fish summary in a competitive bid. Contracting and crayfish 15 production and printing of hunting and G. Possession and transportation 15 Bear Lake/Past, Present and fishing rules to private businesses has been H. Release of tagged or Future Management Bryce Nielsen, done successfully in a number of other marked fish 16 Bear Lake Project Leader 53 states and follows a trend toward more I. Checking stations cooperation between public and private and road blocks 16 sectors. J. Disposal of wildlife , 16 FISHING TIPS & Advertising sold in the publication paid K. Aiding and assisting..., 17 INFORMATION for most of the production, printing and L. Emergency closing , 17 distribution costs that, in past years, have M. Damage of property...... 17 Fish Identification charts ......... 46 been paid for out of DWR funds. N. Indian Reservation and Although every attempt has been made trust lands 17 Where Can I Get Information on to sell advertising space to well established, O. Trespass 17 reputable businesses, it is the responsibility Fish and Fishing? Bill Bradwisch, of the buyer to determine the validity and Season Dates, Bag and Assistant Chief, Fisheries .,49 intent of the advertising contained in this summary. The inclusion of advertising does Possession Limits 18 Angling Ethics not represent an endorsement by the Utah A. Closed areas 18 Bill Bradwisch, Division of Wildlife Resources or by Utah B. General season dates 18 Assistant Chief, Fisheries 50 Fishing and Outdoors Magazine, C. General season bag and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and possession limits 18 Never Eat A Frozen Fish UtahFishing and Outdoors Magazine are Bruce Schmidt, Chief of Fisheries 51 pleased to present this summary to the Provisions for Specific anglers who fish Utah's waters. We hope Waters 21 Keep Your Fish Fresh you will read it and enjoy it and we hope Bruce Schmidt, Chief of Fisheries 52 you will be wise stewards of Utah's wildlife resources. FISHERIES Record Fish Rules and Bruce Schmidt MANAGEMENT Procedures 57 Fisheries Chief Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Strawberry Reservoir: What's Current Record Fish for the Happened and Where Are We State of Utah 59 Sam Webb Headed? Roger Wilson, Strawberry General Manager Project Leader 34 Utah Fishing and Outdoors Magazine 1992 FISHING RULES SUMMARY • STATE OF UTAH • DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES Page 1 Director's Message I am pleased to present the 1992 Fishing Rules for the State of Utah. The rules contained within this publication are outlined to help make your fishing more successful and enjoyable. Last year, the fishing proclamation took on a new, more user-friendly style and format. The new design, and the increasing production and distribution costs are being offset by the inclusion of paid advertising. We have received very positive comments from residents and nonresidents who are pleased with the new look and encouraged us to keep up the good work. And so, not only is DWR committed to providing quality fishing, but also a quality publication. Our Fisheries Section is working diligently to enhance and diversify fishing in Utah. Fishing is a growing recreational activity and with continued cooperation and support from resource users, we are able to manage some of the adverse conditions placed on our fishing waters. Your support and response to programs such as: Voluntary Catch & Release; Sport Fish Restoration efforts; and reporting wildlife violations have helped to protect our valuable resource. For those who fish our waters, we thank you. And for those who have never fished in Utah, we invite you to give it a try. Timothy H. Provan Director, Division of Wildlife Resources Utah Department of Natural Resources Page 2 1992 FISHING RULES SUMMARY • STATE OF UTAH • DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES Utah's 1992 Fishing Season By Bruce Schmidt Fisheries Chief This publication contains a summary of all fishing rules for 1992. Because of the heavy fishing on most of our waters and the need to match regulations to biological concerns for each of those waters, the fishing rules have become more complex than those required a few years ago. We've tried to organize the fishing rules in a logical format and we encourage everyone to take a few minutes to read and understand the rules prior to going fishing. Be sure to check for any special rules on a specific water you plan to visit. This is the second year the Division of Wildlife Resources has contracted with Utah Fishing and Outdoors Magazine to produce the annual fishing rules summary. This partnership, and the use of advertising, has allowed us to produce a larger booklet with expanded information. In addition to the rules summary (pages 6 to 33), there are many articles covering management of our fishery resource. We hope you find the Ryan Bailey shows off the 18-pound brown he caught on the Ogden River. publication helpful and informative. His son, Jordan, admires the catch. While accurate predictions are difficult, 1992 may just prove to be the which was treated in 1990 to remove good fishing. beginning of greatly improved fishing the over-abundant rough fish. DWR In addition, Minersville Reservoir in Utah. A number of waters have been predictions for fishing in 1991 were to was also treated in 1991, but will renovated, and those fisheries should expect only "fair" fishing with a remain closed throughout the 1992 come back with improved fishing in possible increase to "good" by the fall. season to allow stocked fish an 1992. Strawberry Reservoir has Actually what happened at Strawberry opportunity to grow to a size where already produced good fishing during was much better. Fishing by mid­ they are no longer vulnerable to the fall of 1991, and excellent fishing is summer was definitely in the "good" abundant fish-eating birds, especially expected this year. Scofield Reservoir category and reached "excellent" by fall. cormorants. The new management and Panguitch Lake won't be far Growth of stocked fish following the plan calls for this to be a trophy fishing behind. Newly constructed Barney treatment project was phenomenal. water with a greater proportion of large Reservoir is open for the first time. In Strawberry clearly is coming back on fish in the population. This has been addition, after five years of extensive track and ahead of schedule. necessitated by the heavy predation drought, we hope to get back to a Two other recently treated lakes, faced by the small stocked trout. normal or above average water year. Panguitch Lake and Scofield Reservoir Smallmouth bass are also being added With normal precipitation, we can were closed the last portion of 1991 and to Minersville Reservoir to help control expect many of the drought impacted are scheduled to reopen May 23, 1992. the Utah chub population, which is reservoirs to refill or make significant The growth rates of stocked fish are likely to return. improvements in water level. On expected to also be excellent in these Porcupine Reservoir is expected to balance, it is tough to produce good waters. While fishing may be a little offer good fishing for kokanee salmon fishing without water. slow with small fish early in the year, and splake in 1992.