Fishing Guidelines

Introduction

This legislation shall outline the regulations and procedures that must be followed by those choosing to engage in fishing practices in Blaine County.

Constitutional Justification

The Constitution empowers the Mayor of Blaine County to legislate laws that pertain to the residents and operations within Blaine County.

Details

Fishing is only permitted within the Alamo Sea and its connected waterways or bodies of water within Blaine County.

In order to engage in fishing practices, citizens must abide by the following guidelines:

– Obtainment of a fishing license via a Justice, Judge, or County Clerk for a one-time fee of $4,500. Anyone found guilty of Animal Cruelty will be automatically disqualified from obtaining or holding a Fishing License.

– Anyone who aims to partake in fishing activities must obtain a Fishing License within 1 week of this legislation’s implementation or may face criminal charges.

– All individuals engaged in fishing are subject to random license inspection by members of the BCSO or other law enforcement authorized by Blaine County

– All people engaged in fishing are subject to random inspection of their fishing rod to check the legality of their hook. If an individual is caught using an illegal hook on three separate occasions, it will result in the forfeiture of their Fishing License. An illegal hook is defined as any hook that is not purchased via Mr. Fer’ Sherman, and will be seized upon discovery.

– At this time, only leader board specified fish are authorized for fishing. Fishing for any other game is, at this time, illegal.

– Fishing nets may only be used in the Alamo Sea and/or in any directly connected waterways or bodies of water.

Implementation

Timeline of Enactment: Effective immediately.

Signature

Andi Jones

Mayor of Blaine County

August 20, 2024