The Division of Wildlife Resources has issued an emergency fishing limit increase to two waterbodies due to low water levels, one of which is in Uintah County. The May 12th announcement states that due to current low water levels, poor snowpack and anticipated drought impacts, the DWR issued emergency changes to increase the daily fishing limits at Crouse Reservoir and Nine Mile Reservoir, effective immediately. “With the drought-related low water levels at Crouse Reservoir and Nine Mile Reservoir, we want anglers to be able to harvest these fish so they can be used and not wasted as water levels continue to decline throughout the summer,” explains DWR Director Riley Peck. “We hope anglers can prioritize fishing at these waterbodies because increased harvest will hopefully improve the survival of any remaining fish, as well.” The daily fish limit for Crouse Reservoir has been increased to eight trout of any species and will be in effect from May 11th to December 31st. For more information, visit wildlife.utah.gov/news.
