As Utah’s population nearly doubles, state makes long-term plan to keep waters stocked with fish

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 404

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Demographers estimate that Utah’s population will nearly double between 2020 and 2050, a calculation that, among other concerns, has made the state wonder — how will an expanding population impact fish production?

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has developed a 30-year plan for fish production and stocking in state waterbodies amid substantial growth, increasing water demands and ongoing drought conditions, the agency said in a news release.

“This new plan is helping …

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