1. (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. (2) A person may use up to two lines for angling while setline fishing.
3. (3) No more than one setline per angler may be used and it may not contain more than eight hooks.

4. (4)(a) A setline permit may be obtained through the division's website, from license agents and division offices.

   1. (b) A setline permit is required in addition to any valid Utah fishing or combination license.
   2. (c) A setline permit is a 365 day permit valid only when used in conjunction with any unexpired Utah fishing or combination license.
5. (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. (6) A setline shall be tended only by an angler with a setline permit.
7. (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