2023 Fishing Regulations - 27

Moving live fish is a
SERIOUS
CRIME
Don't let others
destroy your fishery
PLEASE REPORT ANYONE TRANSPORTING
OR STOCKING LIVE FISH
Illegal fish introductions can destroy valuable sport fisheries and native fish populations.
Penalties may include lifetime revocation of Wyoming hunting and fishing
privileges, a fine up to $10,000, up to one year in jail, AND civil penalties in an amount
not to exceed the costs incurred by the Department in removing the fish from the
waters affected by the violation.
KNOW THE LAW...
* No fish shall be stocked in Wyoming waters
without Department authorization.
* Any fish placed on a stringer, in a container,
in a live well, or not released immediately to
the water shall be considered reduced to
the possession of the angler AND MUST BE
KILLED PRIOR TO BEING TRANSPORTED
FROM THE WATER OF ORIGIN.
* No fish that has been reduced to possession
shall be released alive without prior
written approval from the Department.
* Live baitfish shall not be transported by
land in the live well of a watercraft.
* It is unlawful to release, abandon or allow
to escape any unused baitfish or any fish
that has been kept in an aquarium.
Rewards up to $5,000
YOUR IDENTITY CAN REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL
Call 1-877-WGFD-TIP
2023 Fishing Regulations

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