Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Dr. Jon Gassett today issued a Wildlife Disaster Contingency Measure for Lake Cumberland which increases the creel limits and reduces size requirements for striped bass. Because of high water temperatures and low dissolved oxygen levels, striped bass are under severe stress and in some cases, dying.
"It makes sense to allow these fish to be harvested for food," said Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Fisheries Director Ron Brooks. "This regulation will also limit the fishing pressure on our remaining striped bass."
Gassett took the action pursuant to Regulation 301 KAR 3:040. These temporary changes supersede all regulations concerning fishing in Lake Cumberland.
For more information:
http://fw.ky.gov/newsrelease.asp?nid=831
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