CR 17-012 Rule Text

Effects on Small Business: The proposed rule would not impose any reporting requirements on small businesses nor would any design or operational standards be contained in the rule. The rule would not allow for the potential to establish a reduced fine for small businesses, nor would it establish “alternative enforcement mechanisms” for “minor violations” of administrative rules made by small businesses.

Agency Contact Person: Scott Loomans, 101 South Webster St., PO BOX 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921. [phone], [e-mail]

Section 1. NR 20.06 (1) is amended to read:

NR 20.06 (1) Fish in inland waters by the method of trolling with more than 1 line per person, with more than 1 hook, bait, or lure per line, and with more than a total of 2 3 lines used for trolling per boat, except where specifically authorized in ss. NR 20.15 (4) or 20.20 or as provided in s. 29.193 (1m), Stats.

Section 2. NR 20.06 (1) (Note) is repealed.

Section 3. NR 20.15 (4) is amended to read:

NR 20.15 (4) Fish by the method of trolling with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures on all inland waters located in the following counties: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waushara, Waukesha, Waupaca, Winnebago, and Wood.

Section 4. NR 20.15 (4) (Note) is repealed.

Section 5. NR 20.20 (1) (b) 2. is created to read:

COUNTY AND SPECIES

WATERS

AUTHOR-IZED METHODS

OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive)

DAILY BAG LIMIT

MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS (inches)

NR 20.20 (1)

(b) Large-mouth and smallmouth bass.

2. Mason lake, Parker lake

a. Hook and line

First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March

5 in total but only 1 may be longer than 18

None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited

Section 6. NR 20.20 (1) (c) is amended to read:

COUNTY AND SPECIES

WATERS

AUTHOR-IZED METHODS

OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive)

DAILY BAG LIMIT

MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS (inches)

NR 20.20 (1)

(c). Muskellunge

1. Wisconsin river including sloughs, bayous and flowages upstream to the first dam or highway bridge upstream from the Castle Rock dam

a. Hook and line

First Saturday in May to December 31

1

45 50

Section 7. NR 20.20 (3) (a) 1. is amended to read:

COUNTY AND SPECIES

WATERS

AUTHOR-IZED METHODS

OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive)

DAILY BAG LIMIT

MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS (inches)

NR 20.20 (3)

(a). Largemouth And smallmouth bass

1. Big Dummy lake, Little Dummy lake

a. Hook and line

First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March

3 5 in total but only 1 may be longer than 18

None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited

Section 8. NR 20.20 (4) (c) 2. is amended to read:

COUNTY AND SPECIES

WATERS

AUTHOR-IZED METHODS

OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive)

DAILY BAG LIMIT

MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS (inches)

NR 20.20 (4)

(c). Largemouth and smallmouth bass

2. Pigeon lake

a. Hook and line

First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March

0 for smallmouth bass, 3 5 for large-mouth bass 3 5 in total

None for largemouth bass only except the possession of largemouth bass from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18 None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only one may be longer than 18

Section 9. NR 20.20 (4) (c) 4. is created to read:

COUNTY AND SPECIES

WATERS

AUTHOR-IZED METHODS

OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive)

DAILY BAG LIMIT

MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS (inches)

NR 20.20 (4)

(c). Large-mouth and smallmouth bass

4. Atkins lake, Diamond lake, Lake Owen, Middle Eau Claire lake, Namekagon, Upper Eau Claire Lake

a. Hook and line

First Saturday in May to Friday preceding third Saturday in June Third Saturday in June to the first Sunday in March

0 for smallmouth bass, 5 for large-mouth bass 5 of which only 1 may be a smallmouth bass

None for large-mouth bass and 18 inches for smallmouth bass

Section 10. NR 20.20 (5) (c) 2. is amended to read:

COUNTY AND SPECIES

WATERS

AUTHOR-IZED METHODS

OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive)

DAILY BAG LIMIT

MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS (inches)

NR 20.20 (5)

(c). Large-mouth and smallmouth bass

2. Lilly lake

a. Hook and line

First Saturday in May to the first Sunday in March

3 5 in total

None except the possession of fish from 14 to 18 is prohibited and only 1 fish may be longer than 18

Section 11. NR 20.20 (9) (f) 1. is created to read:

COUNTY AND SPECIES

WATERS

AUTHOR-IZED METHODS

OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive)

DAILY BAG LIMIT

MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS (inches)

NR 20.20 (9)

(e). Muskellunge

1. Holcombe flowage, Lake Wissota

a. Hook and line

First Saturday in May to November 30

1

50

Section 12. NR 20.20 (11) (j) is created to read:

COUNTY AND SPECIES

WATERS

AUTHOR-IZED METHODS

OPEN SEASON (both dates inclusive)

DAILY BAG LIMIT

MINIMUM LENGTH OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS (inches)

NR 20.20 (9)

(e). Muskellunge

1. Wisconsin river including Lake Wisconsin

a. Hook and line

First Saturday in May to December 31

1

50

Section 13. NR 20.20 (13) (c) 2. and (d) 1. are amended to read: