The purpose of this rule amendment is to modify regulations for the length limit of largemouth bass in Orange and Lochloosa Lakes to no fish over 20” may be possessed or killed, and circle hooks to be required when fishing ....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

68A-20.005: Specific Fish Management Area Regulations

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule amendment is to modify regulations for the length limit of largemouth bass in Orange and Lochloosa Lakes to no fish over 20” may be possessed or killed, and circle hooks to be required when fishing with natural bait greater than three (3) inches in length.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Regulations for the length limit on largemouth bass on Orange and Lochloosa Lakes as well as temporary possession. Use of circle hooks when fishing with natural bait greater than three inches in length on Orange and Lochloosa Lakes.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec 9, Florida Constitution

LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Thomas Graef, Director, Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399; [e-mail].

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.