New for 2012
ANS-DESIGNATED WATERS
Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) waters are defined as waters containing
the prohibited species Asian carp, white perch, and/or zebra
mussels. Fish may not be transported alive from ANS-designated
waters (see Page 30).
Zebras mussels were found in Council Grove, Kanopolis, and
Melvern reservoirs, as well as both Jeffery Energy Center lakes last
year, bringing the total number of infested lakes to 15.
BAIT FISH
Wild-caught bait fish shall only be used on the body of water where
taken. If taken on a flowing stream or river, wild-caught bait fish shall not
be transported upstream across any dam or natural barrier.
New regulations have been passed regarding what bait dealers may
legally sell. Among the restrictions are that certain fish and crayfish and
amphibians may no longer be sold for bait. For details, contact a local
natural resource officer, fisheries biologists, or KDWPT office.
NEW LAKES
Critzer Reservoir, near Mound City, was opened to fishing last
spring. Ponds on the Grand Osage Wildlife Area, near Parsons, may
be opened for fishing in 2012.
TRANSPORTING FISH/BILGES & LIVEWELLS
Stocking or releasing of wildlife on navigable publicly-owned rivers
and federal reservioirs and department lands and waters is prohibited.
Livewells and bilges must be drained and drain plugs removed
from all vessels prior to transport from any Kansas water onto a public
highway.
No person may possess any live fish upon departure from any
designated aquatic nuisance body of water (see Page 30).
TROUT
Opening day of trout season for 2012 will be Nov. 1.
Colby Villa High Lake has been added to the Type 1 list of waters
stocked with trout.
ICE FISHING
Motorized electric or gasoline-powered two-wheeled vehicles, allterrian
vehicles, work-site utility vehicles, golf carts, and snowmobiles
may be operated on ice-covered department waters only for the
purpose of ice fishing from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half
hour after sunset. These vehicles shall enter onto the ice only from
boat ramps and points of entry as established by posted notice.
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