Emerald Lakes

Fishing info in Emerald Lakes

SECURITY:

1) Security will be available to answer to any fishing situation/s seven days a week mainly Friday, Saturday and Sunday from dawn to dusk.

2) Security should have the contact numbers for Lake Patrol member.

3) If Security is called regarding a fishing situation, Security can order the fishermen off the lake and/or give them a ticket.

LAKE PATROL:

1) Lake Patrol will have a vest identifying who they are.

2) Lake Patrol should call and let security know which lake they are on before they enter the lake and after they leave the lake.

3) Lake Patrol will not be responsible for calling any tow truck , police or administering a ticket.

4) Lake Patrol has the right to question any fishermen. If they don’t have a fishing license and/or tag identification they can suggest that they leave the lake and get a fishing license and appropriate identification to avoid a ticket. If they opt not to leave the lake, Lake Patrol can tell them it is Lake Patrol’s responsibility to call security and report them.

5) Lake Patrol will have a direct contact number to the officer on duty should they need them.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EMERALD LAKES VISITORS & RENTERS ON FISHING IN EMERALD LAKES

Emerald Lakes is committed to keeping our lakes healthy and fun for our residents and visitors to fish in. The Emerald Lakes Board and Administration spend a lot of time and money to keep our lakes safe and enjoyable. To that end, please obey the following:

Emerald Lakes is Catch and Release Only for Small mouth and Largemouth bass. You can keep sunfish, crappies, perch and catfish if you want, but please return any bass to the lake immediately. Ice fishing is limited to a total of two tip ups and one rod per person. The tip ups must be no more than twenty-five feet from where the fishermen is sitting.

• Everyone over the age of 16 needs to register with the ELA Office and obtain a vehicle tag (if needed) and a fishing tag when fishing on our lakes. Cost is $5.00. You must bring with you your PA Fishing License in order to register. You can obtain tags at the ELA office on 1112 Glade Drive from Monday through Saturday from to 8:00 to 4:00pm.

• You must wear your Emerald Lakes fishing tag at all times when fishing on our lakes.

• We will have Fishing Patrol members on the lakes to check for ELA fishing tags. If you do not have one, you will be asked to leave, and get a fishing tag from the Administration Office. If you fail to comply, Emerald Lakes security will be called to enforce our rules.

• Failure to abide by the Catch and Release or Fishing Tag requirements will result in the violator being fined $200 for each violation. All amenity privileges will be revoked until the fine/s are reconciled. Call the homeowner, landlord or Administration Office (570-646-2622) for advice.

.Please respect our lakes and our community. We want Emerald Lakes to continue to be a fun place for people to live and visit. Thank you! ELA FISHING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

All anglers are responsible for becoming familiar with the Rules and Regulations provided by the PA Fish and Boat Commission. This information is available on their website www.fishandboat.com or by phone 570-477-5717.

The Fishing Club was asked by Management and the Board of Directors to draw up procedures and requirements to ensure the quality or our lakes and the reproduction of the fish. We must remember that these are recreational lakes for the enjoyment of the members, their families and friends. They are Catch and Release lakes for Large and Small mouth bass. ELA purchases and stocks the bass in order to build up their population. These lakes are not meant to provide fish for consumption, nor do they have the capability to do so. We must be cognizant of the population and balance of fish in our lakes and not over fish. Keeping to many of the large fish is throwing off the balance of the fish in our lakes. A recent study showed that there is a greater number of small fish compared to the number of large fish.

The following was instituted by the Board of Directors:

The BOA has instituted a ruling that states there is a two hundred ($200) fine for each offense. The BOA also instituted a resolution for a five-dollar ($5) fee for all anglers who are fishing on our lakes. See Registration and Requirements below:

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:

1) An Emerald Lakes Association (ELA) fishing tag and vehicle tag (if needed) must be purchased at the cost of $5.00.

2) You need a valid Pennsylvania Fishing license and an ELA ID in good standing or an ELA guess pass in order to purchase the fishing and vehicle tag.

3) The tags can be purchase at the Administration Building at 1112 Glade Drive, Long Pond, PA. Tags are available for purchase from Monday to Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Not available on Sunday.

REQUIREMENTS:

1) The personal tag must be in plain view, either attached to your hat or hung around your neck.

2) The car tag must be hung from the mirror or placed on the dashboard with the number facing up.

3) Live worms, live minnows and any artificial bait can be used.

4) Only one rod and two tip ups can be used while ice fishing per person. The tip ups must be no more than twenty-five (25) feet away from where the fishermen is sitting.

5) There is a one hundred dollar ($100) fine for keeping each Large and/or Small mouth bass.

6) Fishing starts at dawn to dusk, but we will be flexible.

7) If you have neither a valid PA Fishing License nor an ELA tag you will be subject to a $200 fine for each offense, per the Board of Directors