Protecting Black Bass in Lakes at Bridgewater, March 22, 1921

Charlotte fishermen, commenting Monday on the creation of a commission to control fishing in the lakes at Bridgewater, along with other bodies of water in McDowell and Burke counties, expressed gratification at the action, which is expected to result in protection fo rthe hordes of black bass in the Bridgewater lakes.

The legislation passed a bill creating a commission which will regulate fishing at Bridgewater. The Southern Power Company, owner of the lakes, will continue to give permits for fishing, but the regulations ordered by the commission must be complied with.

A license fee of $5 the year for non-residents and $1 for citizens of the two counties has been levied by the commission. For the benefit of non-residents who wish to spend only a specified period in the year on the lakes, a license fee of 50 cents the day or $2 for two weeks may be paid.

It is unlawful to gig or net fish or to use dynamite. The commission has ruled that no bass less than eight inches long shall be taken from the lakes. No regulation has been imposed governing the catching of other fish than bass. One person shall not be allowed to carry away more than 15 fish in one day.

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