Utah Reservoirs Boost Fishing Limits | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

Utah’s seven reservoirs are slashing fishing limits starting July 2nd — not to cut back on fun, but to save fish in a drought-stricken water world. With some lakes drained for construction and others suffering from low levels, officials are letting more fish be caught to give the survivors a fighting chance. Places like Pineview might even become boat-free by July’s end. Three reservoirs are fully drained until October, while others like Minersville and Otter Creek see big trout limit jumps. It’s a tough, temporary fix — but aimed squarely at keeping fish populations alive when water’s…