La. Admin. Code tit. 76 § III-305
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section III-305 - Lake BistineauA. Whereas, intensive use by persons boating, swimming, skiing and fishing on Lake Bistineau is creating conditions hazardous to the users of this lake; andB. whereas, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has been delegated administrative authority over Lake Bistineau;C. therefore be it resolved, the following rules and regulations are adopted and are to become effective January 1, 1976.1. The discharging of rifles or handguns into, across, or upon Lake Bistineau is prohibited.2. Water skiing will be allowed in designated areas only. These areas will be marked as ski areas and are as follows:a. main channel as marked;3. Ski Platforms a. No new permanent ski platforms may be constructed. All existing structures will be removed within one calendar year. All ski platforms will be of a floating nature and will not be permanently attached to trees (nails, spikes, etc.).b. Name and address of platform owner or owners will be attached to platform for identification purposes. Parking of platforms in an area does not give owner exclusive rights to usage of this section of the lake. Platforms may not be parked in a manner which will obstruct normal boat traffic.4. Piers and boat houses extending into Lake Bistineau will be approved by the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission prior to construction.5. Gill Nets, Flag Nets, and Trammel Nets Size Restrictions. All flag nets, gill nets, and trammel nets must be at least 4-inch square mesh or 8-inch stretch.6. Duck Blinds. All new duck blind construction will be of a floating nature. Attaching blinds to trees using nails, spikes, or any device driven into the tree is prohibited.La. Admin. Code tit. 76, § III-305
Promulgated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, LR 1:413 (September 1975).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:802.