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Show Wildlife Resources employee Bruce Brown of l.oa uses specially designed kit to measure water quality at small reservoir in (iar- To enhance fishing opportunities in Garfield County, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is surveying several small ponds and reservoirs. All waters receiving fish from the wildlife division must meet certain fishery requirements of quality Held County. Fish productivity can usually be determined from measurements taken. Water Quality Tested To Study Possible Fisheries and be assigned a catalog number Lakes, reservoirs and streams are intensively surveyed to determine their value and potential to the fisheries of Utah. Measurements are made of the width and depth, along with such water quality standards as dissolved oxygen, acidity, dissolved mineral content and temperature. If the stream flow or water level remains satisfactory, the productivity of the water body can usually be determined from the measurements taken. Ponds and reservoirs located on private property aren't stocked with state fish unless some public access is guaranteed by the land owner. If sur . reared fish are stocked in private ponds other laws affecting Fishing remain the same as in other public waters. Contact with the district conservation officer can determine if the pond or reservoir is suitable for stocking of fish by the state. If a private landowner desires to have Fish in his pond for only his private use. he must purchase these fish from a private hatchery. A private pond permit is also required each year the pond has fish and is used privately These permits are issued by the state and must be shown at the time of purchase of fish from a hatchery. Other state laws don't apply to a licensed private pond Private pond permits are available through the district conservation officer. |