Dam restrictions on the horizon

May 12, 2008 at 11:16 PM

The state of Illinois is considering establishing distance restrictions for most Illinois dams.

According to Steve Sarley, the restrictions would be in place 50 feet below dams and 300 feet above dams. The issue is currently being reviewed and comments are welcome.

Legislation would impact 32 dams, including the McHenry Dam, the Fox River, Des Plaines, Kanakakee, Sangamon, Rock and Vermilion rivers.

Writes Sarley:

“The McHenry Dam is a hot fishing spot and many fish, particularly big spring walleyes, are caught in spots that would be made “off limits” by the new regulation. Anglers farther south, such as those in Geneva, safely can wade much closer than 50-feet from the dam there. They would be out of business, as well. Other examples can be cited, but I am sure you realize what is happening here. We are facing a loss of many fine fishing spots.

I have a few thoughts on the matter.

There are 32 dams in the state that will be affected. They are of different sizes, volume of water flow, drop and depth, yet the state intends to put a blanket policy in place. To me, this would be akin to assigning the same speed limit to all roads in the state.

One size does not fit all.”

Click here to read Sarley’s column on the subject.

To comment on the subject, send an e-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or write to: Barbara Frey, Administrative Assistant, Office of Legal Services, Department of Natural Resources, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield IL, 62702.

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This is Illinois in action taking your rights away. Seems like that is what Illinois does best. I can’t smoke at the local tavern now I won’t be able to fish at the local dam dam double dam. What will they take away next?

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 05/13 at 07:42 AM

Some of the best places to fish is near the dams. This is crazy. If I was a out of stater I would cut Illinois from my list of fishing destanations.

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 05/15 at 04:42 PM

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Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 05/19 at 04:25 PM