Utah Fisheries Habitat Regeneration Project

Utah Fisheries Habitat Regeneration Project

To Regenerate Reservoir Habitat

A restoration project of submerged steel pig fence cages filled with brush bundles

All reservoir habitats have a limited lifetime as the organic matter decomposes over time. Utah reservoirs are weary due to loss of habitat and lack of habitat regeneration.

Habitats comprised of man-made and organic structures:  rectangular pig-fence steel cages filled with indigenous brush bundles and weighed down with natural local rock.  These natural mini-habitats will attract and support plankton, baitfish and gamefish.

Payoff is Good for Utah!  Improved Fisheries, Improved “angler-use-per-year” for the State Parks, Parks Passes, Wildlife License Sales, Hotels/Spas, Restaurants, Convenience Stores, Recreational Vehicle Sales & Rentals, etc., etc., etc.

Frustrated in Southern Utah:  After having lived and Tournament fished the Midwest to include the Mississippi River, Wolf River, Lake Michigan, Madison chain and the Northwoods of Wisconsin all the way to the wonderful State of Florida for 40 years, we moved to the beautiful State of Utah and found the bass and tournament fishing here to be great.  During the 15 years we have lived in Utah however, we have witnessed a decline in fish to a drastic extent. Mostly, this is due to the deterioration and loss of brush habitat without any effort of regeneration. 

We’re looking for help to regain the quality of fishing here in Utah.  Will you help?  First we need to get the word out.  We’ve had numerous discussions with the regional aquatics manager for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, but need help to get him on board.