312 Ind. Admin. Code 11-4-7

Current through May 29, 2024

Section 312 IAC 11-4-7 - Fish attractors

Authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-15-7-3; IC 14-26-2-23

Affected: IC 14-15; IC 14-26-2

Sec. 7.

(a) A written license is required under IC 14-26-2 and this rule to construct or place a fish attractor within a public freshwater lake.

(b) To qualify for a license, the construction or placement of a fish attractor must:

(1) be anchored to ensure proper settling;

(2) not be placed:

(A) in a channel;

(B) in a beach area;

(C) near the lake surface nor in an area that would adversely affect public safety and navigation as determined by the division of law enforcement; and

(D) to affect natural resources or natural scenic beauty of the lake in a detrimental manner otherwise prohibited by IC 14-26-2;

(3) use materials and methods to ensure safe placement; and

(4) be supervised by the division of fish and wildlife.

(c) The licensee must promptly remove from the waters of the public freshwater lake any portion or portions of the fish attractor that become unattached from the permitted fish attractor. The responsibility is a condition of a license issued under this section.

312 IAC 11-4-7

Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 11-4-7; filed Feb 26, 1999, 5:49 p.m.: 22 IR 2227; readopted filed Aug 4, 2005, 6:00 p.m.: 28 IR 3661; readopted filed Jul 28, 2011, 10:28 a.m.: 20110824-IR-312110042RFA

Readopted filed 7/19/2017, 3:46 p.m.: 20170816-IR-312170133RFA

Readopted filed 3/22/2023, 4:07 p.m.: 20230419-IR-312230066RFA