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From the Iowa DNR:
Fishing Regulations to be Relaxed at Summit Lake
Posted: August 18, 2009
CRESTON, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will relax fishing regulations at Summit Lake beginning August 18, 2009, to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before a planned lake renovation later this fall. The lake's water level will be lowered about five feet beginning in middle September and will remain at this level until the day of renovation. The water release period is expected to take 30 days.
Anglers with a valid fishing license will be allowed to harvest any size or number of largemouth bass, channel catfish, and all other fish species from Summit Lake. Any number of fishing poles or jugs will be allowed. Anglers must remain in sight of these lines at all times, and follow all other fishing regulations and area rules. Trot lines will be allowed (name and address must be attached), however lines may not be set across entire water body. Nets, dynamite, poison, electric shocking devices, or any stupefying substances will not be allowed. It is illegal to sell fish or stock captured fish into public waters. Liberalized fishing regulations for Summit Lake will remain in effect until the date of the planned renovation on or about November 20, 2009.
The fishery renovation is only part of a process to improve the lake's water quality. Implementation of soil conservation practices in the watershed and investigations into other sediment and nutrient delivery sources are underway. Public meetings during the past year have explained various aspects of the project. Additional meetings are being planned and will be announced as plans are finalized. A yellow bass population and the presence of common carp have lead to slow growing sport fish populations. These two species are causing a corresponding reduction in angling and boating use and also threaten recent improvements at Green Valley Lake.
Throughout this fall and winter some in-lake construction projects completed. The lake's water elevation will be allowed to return to normal after repairs are completed and the fish will be restocked in the spring. Users should expect limited access to the lake until normal lake water elevation returns in 2010.
It is important that anglers never transport and release yellow bass, common carp, or any fish species into any water system.
From the Iowa DNR:
Fishing Regulations to be Relaxed at Summit Lake
Posted: August 18, 2009
CRESTON, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will relax fishing regulations at Summit Lake beginning August 18, 2009, to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before a planned lake renovation later this fall. The lake's water level will be lowered about five feet beginning in middle September and will remain at this level until the day of renovation. The water release period is expected to take 30 days.
Anglers with a valid fishing license will be allowed to harvest any size or number of largemouth bass, channel catfish, and all other fish species from Summit Lake. Any number of fishing poles or jugs will be allowed. Anglers must remain in sight of these lines at all times, and follow all other fishing regulations and area rules. Trot lines will be allowed (name and address must be attached), however lines may not be set across entire water body. Nets, dynamite, poison, electric shocking devices, or any stupefying substances will not be allowed. It is illegal to sell fish or stock captured fish into public waters. Liberalized fishing regulations for Summit Lake will remain in effect until the date of the planned renovation on or about November 20, 2009.
The fishery renovation is only part of a process to improve the lake's water quality. Implementation of soil conservation practices in the watershed and investigations into other sediment and nutrient delivery sources are underway. Public meetings during the past year have explained various aspects of the project. Additional meetings are being planned and will be announced as plans are finalized. A yellow bass population and the presence of common carp have lead to slow growing sport fish populations. These two species are causing a corresponding reduction in angling and boating use and also threaten recent improvements at Green Valley Lake.
Throughout this fall and winter some in-lake construction projects completed. The lake's water elevation will be allowed to return to normal after repairs are completed and the fish will be restocked in the spring. Users should expect limited access to the lake until normal lake water elevation returns in 2010.
It is important that anglers never transport and release yellow bass, common carp, or any fish species into any water system.