Utah Admin. Code R657-59a-8 - Pond Screening Requirements

(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.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R657-59a-8

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-23, effective 11/21/2023