Section 26-112-39 - Conduct of fishermenThe following regulations relating to fishing and the behavior and conduct of fishermen apply throughout the inland district.
(a) Entrance and exit from streams, lakes and ponds is restricted to rights-of-way designated by posters or when consent has been obtained from the landowner or his agent.(b)(1) All fishermen shall keep within a reasonable distance of the banks of streams, lakes and ponds and shall not trespass on lawns or posted property.(2) On stream open to fishing under leases, permanent fishing easements or formal agreements, all fishermen shall keep within ten feet of the stream bank or at such distance as specified under said leases, permanent fishing easements or formal agreements, as indicated by signs posted by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.(c) Domestic animals, agricultural crops and other property shall not be damaged.(d) Swimming and/or picnicking is prohibited on any area when such prohibition is shown by posters erected by the Department or its agent.(e) Fishing and/or trespassing is prohibited in fish spawning areas, refuge and closed areas and safety zones, when such prohibition is shown by posters erected by the Department or its agent.(f) Fishing is prohibited in any state reservation area when such area is so posted by the Department of Environmental Protection.(g) No motor vehicle shall be operated or parked upon any public or private road, parking area, lane, passageway, right-of-way, field or lot when such prohibition is shown by posters erected by the Department or its agent.(h) Discarding of bottles, glass, cans, paper, junk, litter and trash is prohibited on any land and water open to fishing or otherwise under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Protection.(i) Vehicles using Department-controlled parking areas shall be parked only in authorized places as indicated by posters.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 26-112-39
Effective September 28, 1977; amended 12/27/2022