15A NCAC 10C .0212      FISH HATCHERIES

(a)  Fishing by any method at any time in the waters of Bones Creek from the Lake Rim Dam to the US 401 Bypass (Raeford Road) or upon any property used in conjunction with any State fish hatchery is prohibited, except that fishing shall be allowed:

(1)           In McKinney Lake; and

(2)           at any fishing event conducted by the Commission

(b)  On Lake Rim it shall be unlawful to:

(1)           use motorized boats, except those powered by electric motors;

(2)           swim or bathe at any time; or

(3)           use, or have in one's possession, any minnows, or other species of fish except golden shiners for use as bait.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑264; 113‑292;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. July 1, 1998; May 1, 1992;

Amended Eff. June 1, 2004 (this amendment replaces the amendment approved by RRC on July 17, 2003);

Readopted Eff. February 1, 2022.