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| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TAKES ACTION TO PRESERVE FISHING ON WALNUT CREEK |
| February 6, 2008 |
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| Erie County,
PA, 2/6/08—Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director Dr. Douglas Austen, acting under the authority
of the Commission, has ordered the immediate closure of fishing on Walnut Creek from Route 5 north to Manchester
Road Bridge between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The Executive Director has found that this action is
necessary and appropriate to conserve and preserve fishing opportunities in the area. The action reflects
the concern of some property owners about the noise levels and unnecessary neighborhood disturbances
caused by anglers fishing Walnut Creek during the time period of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Prior to this action, from the day
after Labor Day until the opening day of trout season in April, all Lake Erie tributary streams were
closed to fishing from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., except for Walnut Creek and Elk Creek north of Route 5. The
amendment now prohibits fishing on Walnut Creek from Route 5 north to Manchester Road Bridge between the hours of
10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The modified regulation has been posted and is now fully effective and enforceable. This temporary
modification will remain in effect until January 1, 2009, unless the Commission, by appropriate action,
adopts the amendment. The Commission, under a separate notice of proposed rulemaking, will seek public comments on
a permanent change to the Commission’s
fishing regulations. |
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