Press-Enterprise: State looking at regulating private fishing ponds, lakes

By DAVID DANELSKI
The Press-Enterprise

Owners of private pay-to-fish ponds and lakes are stewing over new rules the state is considering that would require them to conduct environmental reviews to determine whether their operations harm local wildlife.

The private fishing holes usually operate on a slim margin, said Craig Elliott, owner of Corona Lake, which charges $22 for a day-long chance to catch catfish, trout, tilapia, crappie or bluegill.

If adopted, he says the rules could force him and other operators out of business.

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