04-02-2013, 07:49 PM
I hate to say that the officer, if it was an officer and not a biologist, was wrong, but if it wasn't 40 inches long you would have been in violation of the law. You might not have been cited, but the regs are really quite clear, and black and white.
From the UDWR Fishing Guidebook:
There are no special regs for Tiger Musky in Willard. I would agree that since they didn't plant them in Willard that they don't want them there, and don't care if you keep one that you caught out of there. But the regulations don't read that way.
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From the UDWR Fishing Guidebook:
Quote: • The following general bag and possession limits apply statewide, except as provided in Rules for specific waters on page 20.
Tiger muskellunge* 1 over 40 inches
Willard Bay Reservoir and inlet channel, Box Elder County
• Limit 10 crappie.
• Limit 6 walleye, only 1 walleye may be over
24 inches.
• Limit 3 wiper.
• Possession of gizzard shad, dead or alive, is
unlawful.
There are no special regs for Tiger Musky in Willard. I would agree that since they didn't plant them in Willard that they don't want them there, and don't care if you keep one that you caught out of there. But the regulations don't read that way.
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