New Fishing Regulations

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding residents of the changes in fishing regulations which became effective on Jan.1.

Brook Trout caught in Laramie area lakes or in Area 5 are now included in the six trout limit. This restriction, however, does not apply to Brook Trout caught in streams.

Additionally, licensed anglers can use up to 6 ice fishing poles on the Wheatland Reservoir No. 3 and on Lake Hattie. Robin Kepple of the Wyoming Game and Fish, explains the changes made to using game fish:

Kepple on fishing regulations

Other regulations include anglers can use a spear to take bait fish and Sticklebacks are no longer permitted in Wyoming. Mollusk and or Crustaceans must be kept in an aquarium if they are not consumed or used as bait. The new fishing regulations are in effect until 2015.