SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah Wildlife Board has approved the introduction of the white sturgeon in two waterbodies, in addition to making some changes to access rules for wildlife management areas.
According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), the introduction of white sturgeon is experimental, and it’s only been approved for two waterbodies at this time: Hobbs Reservoir in Davis County and Grantsville Reservoir in Tooele County.
100 white sturgeon will be stocked total in Spring 2027, and about 50 fish will be stocked in each of the proposed reservoirs. Fishing for white sturgeon will be catch-and-release only at both Hobbs and Grantsville Reservoirs.
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“We’re exploring the use of white sturgeon to increase species diversity in Utah’s fisheries, thereby enhancing the fishing experience for anglers who prefer waterbodies with multiple fish species,” DWR Aquatics Assistant Section Chief Craig Walker said. “These proposed introductions are part of an effort to find new ways to manage fisheries amid changing water conditions, while simultaneously creating new fishing opportunities.”
Access rules for wildlife management areas
Another major change made on Thursday’s meeting of the Utah Wildlife Board was making changes to access rules for wildlife and waterfowl management areas (WMA) to make them compliant with recent changes made in the legislature…