Where to fish for Davis County resident?

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From the Davis County Public Health Order, dated April1, 2020 (it is NOT an April Fools prank/joke):

Essential Activities

• Essential activities or tasks are those deemed necessary for the health, safety, and well-being of an individual, their family, household members, or pets.
  
• Leaving home for essential activities is permitted if social distancing and hygiene standards are followed.
  
• These activities may include obtaining medical supplies or medication, seeking emergency services, or visiting a healthcare or behavioral professional.
  

So, it can plainly be seen that you can legally leave your home for essential activities.  What constitutes an essential activity?  The order names a couple of things, but that listing is not all inclusive.  It says ‘MAY INCLUDE’ leaving it open to include other activities.  So what other activities might be include?  You might want to look at the FAQ presented by Davis County.

1[sup]st[/sup] Q: Can I travel from one county to another county? A: Yes, if you have an ‘essential’ reason to do so.

2[sup]nd[/sup] Q: Can I spend time outdoors?  A: Yes, it is okay to go on a walk, run, hike, bike ride, or 'similar activity' that can be done while keeping a safe distance from others.

3[sup]rd[/sup] Q: How does Davis County Public Health Order apply to golf courses?  A: Davis County golf courses have taken measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Golf courses can stay open, as long as individuals practice social distancing by not gathering in groups and by staying six feet apart from other people.

Again, from all of that, I can plainly see that fishing would be allowed in Davis County or in any other county that doesn’t prohibit non-county residents from visiting and doing so.  Outdoor activities ARE allowed; fishing is a ‘similar’ activity to those specifically listed (hike, bike, or golf); and fishing can be done while observing the social distancing and hygiene standards.

I don’t live in Davis County, but if I did, I wouldn’t hesitate one second to go to a lake or stream I can legal fish in, such as Lost Creek Reservoir, Utah Lake, or the Provo River to name a few.  If you live in Davis County and think that you can’t do that, then I believe you are reading things into the Public Health Order that just are NOT there.  You have NOT been placed into a gulag.  You have choices – limited choices yes – but choices none the less.  It’s your life; live it to the best of your abilities within the guidelines you’ve been given in these very trying times.  That is all.