The Fish Health Program provides registrations and permits for commercial businesses and fish imports. Find information on inspections and diagnostics, as well as general fish health/aquaculture resources.
Important Information:
Utah Aquaculture Act and Administrative Rules:
-
- Utah Aquaculture Act (Utah Code Annotated: Title 4, Chapter 37)
- Utah Aquaculture and Aquatic Animal Health Rule (R58-17)
- Utah Administrative Rule on Commercial Harvesting of Brine Shrimp and Brine Shrimp Eggs (R657-52)
- Utah Administrative Rule on Amphibian and Reptile Collection, Importation, Transportation and Possession (R657-53)
- Compliance Procedures (R58-19)
Aquaculture Lists:
Aquaculture Forms:
-
- Notice of Treatment or Testing, Variance and Verification of Distribution of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
- Certificate of Registration (COR) Application Form
- Certificate of Registration (COR) Application Form for Fish Processing Plants
- Fish Health Approval Form for Warm Water Species – International
- Fish Health Approval Form for Warm Water Species – National (USA)
- Fish Health Approval form for Warm Water Crustaceans – National & International
- Fish Health Statement
- Livestock and Fish Movement Report
- Annual Aquaculture Report & Renewal Form (2024)
- Excel Worksheets for Annual Aquaculture Report
- Annual Fee Fishing Report & Renewal Form (2024)
Fish Health Policy Board
UDAF Aquaculture Policies and Procedures:
-
- Importation Requirements for Non-GSL Brine Shrimp Cysts into Utah
- Instructions for Importing and Delivering Fish to Utah Private Pond Owners
- Aquatic Invasive Species Policy Statement and Form
- Dichotomous Key for Warm Water Fish Importation into Utah
- How to Import Live Aquatic Animals into Utah
- How to Obtain a Certificate of Registration (COR)
- How to Obtain a Fish Brokering License
- UDAF Policy on Asian Tapeworm and Host List
Other Information:
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Links:
-
- Approved Labs for Utah Fish Health Inspections
- Utah Mosquito Abatement Association
- Aquatic Nuisance Species (Federal)
- USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
- American Fisheries Society
- U.S. Trout Farmers Association
- Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fisheries Experiment Station (FES)
- Fish Health Management Considerations in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
