Fishing Regulations

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LAKE SUMMERSET FISHING REGULATIONS
& CREEL LIMITS

TYPE OF FISH	MINIMUM SIZE	LIMIT PER DAY
Large/Smallmouth Bass	21"	1 Closed Season on Bass (January 1 - June 15)
Walleye	16"	2
Muskie	42"	1
Northern Pike	30"	1
Channel Catfish	14"	4
Crappie	None	25
Bluegill & Sunfish	None	25*
Bullhead	None	None
Carp	None	None

* 25 fish in aggregate (combination of bluegill & Sunfish) and PLEASE return all undersize fish back into the lake including small bluegills. Above limits subject to change anytime due to conditions.

Fishing is limited to two (2) rods, two (2) lines, with two (2) hooks per line. Fishing with, or having in possession live minnows, leeches, crayfish, or waterdogs is prohibited. Nitecrawlers, redworms, maggies are okay.
A valid Illinois fishing license MUST BE ON YOUR PERSON WHEN FISHING, unless under the age of 16, handicapped, or in the military (on leave). Property owners and junior members should be in possession of an LSA member card.
All Illinois fishing regulations must be observed in addition to LSA regulations.
All guests fishing must have a state fishing license and be accompanied by a LSA member or junior member. Guests that are fishing with a lot owner will be limited to the aggregate catch of the lot owner, or have in possession a LSA fishing permit. Guests fishing without a LSA member or junior member off of private or LSA property must be in possession of a current LSA fish permit.
Unattended lines are prohibited at all times. All ice fishing shelters must have owner's name and address on them, and must be removed from the ice every night.
Member or guests must not trespass on private lots unless given permission by the property owners. Respect property and be careful with hooks and lures when fishing near private boats, piers, and beaches.
Fishing in the swimming areas such as Beach #1 or Beach #2 is strictly prohibited.
No set line or trot lines are allowed on the lake.
No netting or seining of fish or minnows is allowed except for commercial carp net.
Lake littering violations ($25 - $100) regardless of area violated - water, ice, or land.

For more information about fishing at LSA, see articles on pages 19 & 20 in the Redbook.

For law enforcement assistance, call the LSA guardhous (249-2778) or the LSA office (248-2194).

Boating regulations - refer to pages13-18 in Redbook.

No guest boats allowed. However, a property owner may borrow a boat if he does not have one of the same kind, by obtaining a temporary registration form approved by the LSA office. If applied for after hours, the guardhouse may approve a temporary registration provided that a copy of the Illinois State Watercraft card is supplied along with a copy of liability insurance if HP is10 and over. The member must be in the boat at all times when it is in use. The temporary registration must be turned into the office or guardhouse when the boat leaves the lake. The office will keep this registration on file for the current season only. Renewals must be reapplied for.