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Utah Reservoirs Full, But Fishing Faces Strict Limits

6/11/2025

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Utah's reservoirs are mostly full at 86%, yet Upper and Lower Enterprise lag behind at just 30% and 36%. Drought and inadequate runoff jeopardize fishing, leading to stricter limits at Crouse Reservoir. Wildlife officials caution that rising temperatures and low oxygen levels are harming fish, advising anglers to fish during cooler hours and release catches in deeper waters for their survival.

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Utah's reservoirs are mostly full at 86%, yet Upper and Lower Enterprise lag behind at just 30% and 36%. Drought and inadequate runoff jeopardize fishing, leading to stricter limits at Crouse Reservoir. Wildlife officials caution that rising temperatures and low oxygen levels are harming fish, advising anglers to fish during cooler hours and release catches in deeper waters for their survival.