Sage Creek

Tributary of the Crow Creek

    Sage Creek in Caribou County is 10.0 miles in length.

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    Species Observed in Surveys

    Fish Stocking Records

    Date Species Quantity General Size
    1979/07/26 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 6,230 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1978/08/22 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 6,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1976/07/27 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 6,120 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1975/08/12 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 7,640 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1975/07/14 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 2,080 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1974/08/09 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 6,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1973/08/11 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 8,100 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1972/07/28 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 8,320 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1970/07/22 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 7,210 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1969/06/26 Cutthroat Trout - Unspecified 3,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    Source: IDFG Fish Stocking Database.

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    Fishing Rules, 2025 - 2027

    All Waters Open All Year

    Except as modified in Special Rules
    Fishing is not allowed within the posted upstream and downstream boundary of any fish weir or trap.

    Daily Bag Limits

    The following daily bag limits apply to all waters within each region except as modified in the Special Rules. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit.

    Special Rules

    No Special Rules for Sage Creek.
    Southeast Region Bag Limits
    Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth)

    • Bass limit is 6, both species combined
    • None under 14 inches

    Brook Trout

    • Brook Trout limit is 25
    • Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules - if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for Brook Trout

    Cisco (Bear Lake only)

    • Cisco limit is 30

    Kokanee

    • Kokanee limit is 6

    Sturgeon

    • Sturgeon - catch-and-release
    • Sturgeon must not be removed from the water and must be released upon landing
    • Barbless hooks, sliding swivel device to secure a weight, and a lighter test line to secure weight to sliding swivel device are required. See fishing regulations for details

    Tiger Muskie

    • Tiger Muskie limit is 2, none under 40 inches

    Trout includes Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and trout hybrids (e.g. Tiger Trout)

    • Trout limit is 6, all species combined
    • In rivers and streams, only 2 of the 6 trout may be Cutthroat Trout
    • Brook Trout are listed separately

    Whitefish

    • Whitefish limit is 25
    • Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules - if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for whitefish

    Protected Nongame Fish includes Northern Leatherside Chub, Bear Lake Sculpin, and Bluehead Sucker (also known as Green Sucker)

    • May not be harvested or possessed

    All Other Fish Species includes bullfrogs and crayfish

    • No bag, length or possession limit
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