Sunday, September 4, 2011
Size & Possession Limits
As far as I know, Copper Dollar Cove has always used the fishing rules and regulations set by the State of Nebraska. Since the question of size and possession limits comes up fairly often, I thought I'd put some information in this blog. These limits apply to both lakes. Bass must be 15 inches long and only a total of four per licensed angler may be kept each day. Channel catfish have a limit of five each day. Crappies must be 10 inches in length and are considered to be panfish as are bluegills, green sunfish, white perch, etc. A total of 15 panfish can be kept each day. Therefore, these different species can be mixed but only a total of 15 can be taken from the lake each day per angler. Another rule that should not be ignored is releasing baitfish into the lakes. If you fish with minnows and do not use them all, please do not release them into the lake. Once again, Copper Dollar Cove lakes are really more like big ponds and can easily be fished out if not fished responsibly. The Nebraska Game & Parks recommends we practice catch and release on the big lake to help control the population of the white perch. The F&W Committee recommends catch and release of all large bass on either lake.
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