- (1) A person may use a setline to take fish only in the Bear River proper downstream from the Idaho state line, including Cutler Reservoir and outlet canals; Little Bear River below Valley View Highway (SR-30); Malad River; Utah Lake; and Yuba Reservoir.
- (2) A person may use up to two lines for angling while setline fishing.
- (3) No more than one setline per angler may be used and it may not contain more than eight hooks.
(4)(a) A setline permit may be obtained through the division's website, from license agents and division offices.
- (b) A setline permit is required in addition to any valid Utah fishing or combination license.
- (c) A setline permit is a 365 day permit valid only when used in conjunction with any unexpired Utah fishing or combination license.
- (5) A setline shall have one end attached to a non-moving object, not attached to a fishing pole, have no means of mechanical retrieval, and shall have permanently attached a legible tag with the name, address, and setline permit number of the angler.
- (6) A setline shall be tended only by an angler with a setline permit.
- (7) Setlines must be checked at least once every 48 hours.
KEY: fish, fishing, wildlife, wildlife law
Date of Last Change: June 23, 2026
Notice of Continuation: August 24, 2022
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-2-305; 23A-24-304; 23A-4-201; 23-2-403