13165439, 68A-23.005 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 13165439

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO FRESHWATER FISH

Overview

RULE:

68A-23.005

Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to allow harvest of abundant smaller black bass, while at the same time protecting larger female bass and therefore continuing to manage Lake Jackson as a historic trophy largemouth bass fishery.  Harvesting of the abundant smaller bass will increase bass growth by reducing competition for forage, and also providing greater protection for the larger female bass that more frequently reach trophy size.

SUMMARY:

Lake Jackson is a 4,000 acre lake located in northwest Leon County that has been historically known as a trophy bass lake.  The proposed rule amendment will provide an opportunity for harvest of abundant smaller largemouth bass to facilitate increased bass growth rates while protecting female bass that typically grow to a larger size.  A 2011 angler attitude survey of 419 Lake Jackson bass anglers indicated that ninety-six (96) percent preferred changing the regulation to some form of a maximum size limit ranging from 15-17 inches. The new regulation would consist of a five (5) fish daily bag limit for black bass only one of which may be over 16 inches in total length.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/27/2013 Vol. 39/125

COMMENTS:

From 6/27/2013 To 7/18/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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