LAC 76:VII.301. Lake Charles, Moss Lake and Prien Lake

A. Whereas, Lake Charles, Moss Lake and Prien Lake in the Parish of Calcasieu were closed to the use of certain types of commercial fishing gear beginning on July 26, 1955, until further notice by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission for the purpose of conducting a biological study to be made to regulate the method and type of fishing that would be most beneficial to the area; and B. whereas, subsequent biological surveys indicate these lakes do not support populations of commercial species comparable to those in the past; and C. whereas, the lakes provide a considerable amount of sport fishing opportunity not compatible with certain types of commercial gear. D. Therefore, be it resolved, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission hereby continues the closure of the waters of Lake Charles, Moss Lake and Prien Lake to all commercial fishing whether by means of seines, trammel, gill and butterfly nets, and all trawls over 16 feet; however, the lakes will remain open to the use of hoop nets, trot or set lines and 16 foot trawls in season.