Ala. Admin. Code r. 390-X-7-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 390-X-7-.02 - Swimming, Fishing And Boating

(1) Visitors shall swim or wade only in areas designated for such use.

(2) All persons fishing in any of the State Forests shall abide by the fishing regulations promulgated by the State Forester and by other fishing laws and regulations that are in force in the State of Alabama. Appropriate permits must be purchased or obtained prior to fishing in any body of water located on or within a State Forest.

(a) A person so fishing shall, upon demand, exhibit his catch, fishing license, or permit to any agent or employee of the Alabama Forestry Commission or to any Conservation officer for inspection.

(b) No fish shall be placed in the State Forest lakes or waters except with permission of the State Forester.

(c) Daily creel limits are posted in a conspicuous place at each State Forest lake. Any person who catches, takes or has in his or her possession more fish than allowable by the posted creel or possession limits shall be in violation of this regulation.

(d) Fish shall be taken by rod and reel or pole and line only, in State Forest lakes or waters. Use of other methods of fishing such as trot lines, set hooks, gigs, nets, seines, spear guns, bow and arrow, jug fishing, noodle fishing, etc., is prohibited.

(3) Gasoline powered vessels are prohibited on any of the lakes or waters of the State Forests unless by special written permission from the State Forester.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 390-X-7-.02

New Rule: Filed April 12, 2005; effective May 17, 2005.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 09, June 29, 2018, eff. 8/4/2018.

Author: Scott L. Rouse

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 9-13-10.2.

PENALTY: As provided by Section 9-13-10, Code of Ala. 1975.