Are any lakes closing in your area?

[Koz]

45 minutes ago, redux said:

Koz, official order is here - https://governor.sc.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/Executive-Orders/2020-04-06 eFILED Executive Order No. 2020-21 - Stay at Home or Work Order.pdf

 

Hopefully posting a non-active link is within the rules here.

 

Go to Section 1, sub-section E, Part 5 for details. I would call or check websites of the relevant city, county, and state officials to be sure the location you want to fish is open for use.

It was clarified tonight that hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreational activities are still allowed. That's the good news. The bad news is that the fishing around here isn't that good. But I'll give it another try tomorrow - at least I'll get some exercise. Back to the Lowcountry next week for some better fishing.

[Columbia Craw]

The lake I call my home lake is closed to all angling as are the rest of the public waters in my state.  Strangely, two kayakers capsized on that lake yesterday and one drown.  Very sad.

[WRB]

There is a meeting to discus closing all Califorina inland waterways until June 1st.

The debate centers around May 1st State wide trout season opening because anglers tend to occupy boats with 3 or more anglers.

 This comes as California just sent 500 ventilators to out of state users that need them. Looking at all the trending projections for COVID 19 projections California trending downward, closing recreational inland fishing State wide further makes little sense.

Tom

 

[redux]

I wish they would leave all ramps open and just post a ranger/police to issue fines for boats that come in or try to leave with a pile of people.

[jbjordan]

Many State and local parks and lakes are closed in Texas.

[GTN-NY]

NYS just issued this

https://www.syracuse.com/coronavirus/2020/04/coronavirus-ny-temporarily-suspends-use-of-all-its-boat-launches-for-recreational-use.html

[schplurg]

On 4/6/2020 at 8:26 PM, WRB said:

There is a meeting to discus closing all Califorina inland waterways until June 1st.

The debate centers around May 1st State wide trout season opening because anglers tend to occupy boats with 3 or more anglers.

 This comes as California just sent 500 ventilators to out of state users that need them. Looking at all the trending projections for COVID 19 projections California trending downward, closing recreational inland fishing State wide further makes little sense.

Tom

 

 

Bolding mine. California makes little sense, and they do it often  

[WRB]

The trout anglers made enough noise to keep opening day at the High Sierra lakes open May 1st opening day. Bass are lowly species as are bass red neck anglers and the majority of lakes remain closed.

Tom  

[ike8120]

The county,municipal and state parks are closed. The wildlife management areas are open. But I have a gut feeling if people don't do the social distancing they will be closing also. 

[12poundbass]

Yep all the lakes in the state of Michigan today. You can fish out of a row boat but not a boat with any type of motor. 

[FishinBuck07]

10 hours ago, GTN said:

NYS just issued this

https://www.syracuse.com/coronavirus/2020/04/coronavirus-ny-temporarily-suspends-use-of-all-its-boat-launches-for-recreational-use.html

That is weird, my little brother lives north of Syracuse and just called them yesterday and they told him that the launches that weren't pay to launch were still open.  That state make absolutely no sense, they only look at what is going on in NYC and deal the whole state the same verdict.  

[A-Jay]

17 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

Yep all the lakes in the state of Michigan today. You can fish out of a row boat but not a boat with any type of motor. 

Looks like there's going to have to be a whole lot of this going on . . .

Staying in shape over the winter may come in handy . . 

A-Jay

[GTN-NY]

18 minutes ago, FishinBuck07 said:

That is weird, my little brother lives north of Syracuse and just called them yesterday and they told him that the launches that weren't pay to launch were still open.  That state make absolutely no sense, they only look at what is going on in NYC and deal the whole state the same verdict.  

That’s the way it was last week and they changed the rules again now. 
Everything in this state is ruled around that freakin city. 

[FishinBuck07]

29 minutes ago, GTN said:

That’s the way it was last week and they changed the rules again now. 
Everything in this state is ruled around that freakin city. 

Yep very sad they only look at that CESSPOOL to make decisions for that whole beautiful state!!

[tander]

My home lake, Ross Barnett, 10 minutes from ramp, had been closed for several weeks. Rumor is that the Gov. might be reconsidering opening it next week with restrictions.

 

[GTN-NY]

I don’t think anyone would have any problem with having to have restrictions:

you must be alone

or

with only people that reside at your residence and have proof of it

[plawren53202]

5 hours ago, GTN said:

I don’t think anyone would have any problem with having to have restrictions:

you must be alone

or

with only people that reside at your residence and have proof of it

I like this suggestion a lot. I feel like a few knuckleheads have ruined it for everyone else in the places that have closed public water. This is really unfortunate given that fishing is one of the few things we can very safely do these days. Here in MO the public water has stayed open so far, thank goodness, but I keep hearing stories about boneheads and I'm afraid that our state government will follow with a similar kneejerk reaction and ruin a good thing for 99% because of the stupidity of the 1%.

 

Also, just a suggestion for those of you who are in states where public water has been shut down. Don't underestimate the power of a bunch of people raising a fuss to the governor, Dept. of Conservation or whichever government authority has jurisdiction over the decision. I work in a job that involves lots of state and federal advocacy in the healthcare field. If you're in a state where public waters have been closed and they should be open, you might be surprised at how much a coordinated email/phone call campaign can make a difference.

[Hawkeye21]

I saw that WI just extended their stay-at-home order until Memorial Day.  I've had plans for a fishing trip to northern WI Memorial weekend and have my hotel booked yet.  I live in Iowa and would be traveling 5 hours.  I'm assuming I have to cancel my trip now with this extension?

[22RangerZ520R]

On 4/16/2020 at 7:56 AM, 12poundbass said:

Yep all the lakes in the state of Michigan today. You can fish out of a row boat but not a boat with any type of motor. 

Yep, I hope it ends on 4-30-20...  If so, I'll probably come up there solo to avoid the "same household" situation.

[12poundbass]

5 minutes ago, 18RangerZ520L said:

Yep, I hope it ends on 4-30-20...  If so, I'll probably come up there solo to avoid the "same household" situation.

If she extends it, would it be worth it for you to stay in Ohio, shoot up the river and fish the Canadian side? 

[22RangerZ520R]

16 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

If she extends it, would it be worth it for you to stay in Ohio, shoot up the river and fish the Canadian side? 

Nope, way too far of a boat drive especially if it gets nasty.

[tander]

On 4/16/2020 at 9:54 AM, tander said:

My home lake, Ross Barnett, 10 minutes from ramp, had been closed for several weeks. Rumor is that the Gov. might be reconsidering opening it next week with restrictions.

 

Just got word my lake is going to open Monday, probably be crowded but I will be there.

[Ogandrews]

Thank god Minnesota has all their lakes open still, although bass/pike/walleye/lake trout still doesn’t open until May 9th. They did issue an order for everyone to fish near their main residence though which I’m pretty mad about. For the last 5 years I have been in a opening day walleye and pike tournament on lake vermilion which is about 30 miles from the Canadian border. My dad and I would go up, stay at his cabin, and we won the last 4 years in a row. Really disappointed that the tournament is off this year, although we will probably go up anyway seeing as he can claim that house as his primary residence. The part that really sucks about this whole stay by your house fishing order is that I just bought and new boat, and I live in Rochester mn which is in the only county in the state without a natural lake. I guess I can still drive 45 mins and fish the Mississippi but this law really cuts down on the opportunities of where I can take it and fish (If I follow it that is). I know I shouldn’t be complaining as a lot of states are getting completely shut down, this is the one time that I have actually been happy with something that the governor of MN has done.