Keep More Fish at Millsite Reservoir

Bag and possession limit will change on March 15
Ferron -- The daily limit at Millsite Reservoir will increase to 16 fish
starting Wednesday, March 15. The emergency amendment to the 2017 Utah
Fishing Guidebook was approved Thursday, March 9, in advance of repairs set
to begin on the reservoir’s dam and spillway this summer.
The Emery County reservoir is being drawn down so the dam can be widened
and repaired to meet new safety standards. Low water in the reservoir will
result in the loss of fish. So limits are being temporarily liberalized to
allow anglers to harvest fish that would otherwise be lost.
“We want to allow anglers the opportunity to harvest as many fish as
possible before construction begins at the reservoir,” says Justin Hart,
aquatics manager for the DWR’s Southeastern Region. “Once the upgrades are
completed, fish stocking will resume at Millsite so families can continue
to enjoy the fishery.”
Project managers anticipate that enough work will be completed during the
coming months to allow for a partial filling of the reservoir—and
restocking of fish—in spring 2018. The new limit will remain in effect
until March 15, 2018.