03-05-2007, 06:28 PM
Quote:A second pole permit is a 365-day permit, but you must also have an
unexpired one-day, seven-day or 365-day Utah fishing or combination license in order to use it (a second pole permit is not valid unless it’s accompanied by a valid fishing or combination license). Only the person to whom the second pole permit is issued can use the permit. Utah Admin. Code R657-13-9
If you have a valid Utah resident or nonresident fishing or combination
license, or a valid Idaho resident or nonresident fishing or combination license, you can fish anywhere on Bear Lake that’s open to fishing.
That's what the Utah Fishing Guide says. And below, is what the Idaho Fishing Regulations say.
Quote:Bear Lake: The holder of a valid Idaho or Utah fishing license
may fish all of Bear Lake EXCEPT in areas CLOSED to all
fishing by the respective states. Anglers are subject to the rules
and regulations of the state in which they are fishing.
Two-Pole Validation: A person who has a valid resident or
nonresident fishing license may purchase a two-pole validation.
This validation authorizes the license holder to use two poles or
rods at the same time on waters and during seasons specified
by Commission Rule. Valid for all fish including salmon and
steelhead.
BEAR LAKE Not more than 2 baited hooks,
flies or lures per line.
One line only when ice fishing.
I don't know why Idaho would only allow one pole for icefishing. But I can't see why you couldn't use an Idaho license with a validation for a second pole at Bear Lake. Utahns are allowed to use two poles with a valid license and a second pole permit. Maybe someone knows more about it than I do, but that's the way it reads to me.