OGDEN, Utah – According to the state officials, DWR fisheries managers use data when setting fishing regulations and stocking rates at various waterbodies around Utah. Sometimes, that data is collected through fish tagging efforts. When anglers catch tagged fish, it is important that they report it to the DWR so that specific data can be collected, which helps biologists make informed decisions about the overall management of the fishery. Northern pike were first detected by the DWR in Utah Lake in 2011. Because pike are predatory and reproduce rapidly, biologists are worried about the effect they will have on some of the…
