§ 65.17. Catch and Release Lakes Program.

 (a)  The Executive Director, with the approval of the Commission, may designate lakes as part of the Catch and Release Lakes Program. The designation of lakes as part of the Catch and Release Lakes Program will be effective upon publication of a notice of designation in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

 (b)  It is unlawful to fish in the lakes designated as part of the Catch and Release Lakes Program except in compliance with the following requirements:

   (1)  Fishing for all species is permitted on a catch and release/no harvest basis only.

   (2)  It is unlawful to take, kill or possess any fish taken from lakes designated under this program.

   (3)  Fish caught shall be immediately returned unharmed to the lake from which taken.

Source

   The provisions of this §  65.17 adopted December 8, 2006, effective December 9, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 7449.


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