Thread: Rathbun size and creel limits

Hey bec32173, if you find out that I'm wrong, please post it here. To be honest, I really hope I am wrong.

Originally Posted by herb

Hey bec32173, if you find out that I'm wrong, please post it here. To be honest, I really hope I am wrong.

Im thinking your right Herb.

I always had a slot limit for my crappies 9"-14", bigger boys for a better gene pool.

Herb,

The official word on making and sinking structure is it is not illegal if you have a permit. THis process is done by asking for a permit from the Army Corp of engineers, who will likely refer you to the biologists at the hatchery. You will need to fill out a few forms and let them know what your intentions are and what you are sinking. THey informed me that it use to be legal without a permit now they would like to know about it so they can have some say.

I am in the process of applying for a permit, I will keep all of you posted. Hopefully we can organize a group thing in the future.

Hope this sheds some light on the subject, I will let everyone know how smooth the process is.

If anyone is interested in the contact info I would be happy to post it.

Local fishing clubs have worked with the DNR and more importantly the Corps on Saylorville to sink Cedar Trees for structure. the only thing with your permit is you have to devuldge your location of the structure. Most people that are putting habitat enhancement I would guess arent too willing to give up those coordinates.It does help the over all fish population since most of Rathbun was cleared of all timber.I for one wouldnt run around bragging that I was putting such structures out, but would be more apt to be a speak no evil, hear evil see no evil approach to it. Just my 2 cents.

Originally Posted by prchjerker

Local fishing clubs have worked with the DNR and more importantly the Corps on Saylorville to sink Cedar Trees for structure. the only thing with your permit is you have to devuldge your location of the structure. Most people that are putting habitat enhancement I would guess arent too willing to give up those coordinates.It does help the over all fish population since most of Rathbun was cleared of all timber.I for one wouldnt run around bragging that I was putting such structures out, but would be more apt to be a speak no evil, hear evil see no evil approach to it. Just my 2 cents.

I must agree, had I known that you needed a permit to put structure out. I not sure I would characterize it as bragging but more talking crappie on a fishing board.

My whole intention is to make Rathbun a better fishery for myself and you, and the next generation. I am not as concerned about keeping the coordinates quiet, if revealing the coordinates is a cost of wanting to make Rathbun a better fishery well I would say that is a small price to pay. I hope to one day have more people participate in making our lakes better for everyone. I was truley embarrashed that I did not know the law here.