While fishing today, I had a farmer get all hot and bothered and tell me that the pumping pipes I was fishing past had a mandatory 100ft distance regulation on them. He claimed they were Bureau of Rec pumps and carried a $5k federal fine if "they" caught anyone near it.
It was a fun day so I didn't care to challenge him on it. Nothing stating what he claimed was posted around the pumps, nor have I ever heard of this in multiple years fishing the Delta.
So, anyone have insight on this? Or is the guy completely and totally full of sh*t like I think he is?
$5k fine for fishing near Delta pumps??
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Re: $5k fine for fishing near Delta pumps??
First we heard of it.
Re: $5k fine for fishing near Delta pumps??
I had a farmer told me a similar story a few years ago. He said the pipe was his property and the rule was I had to stay 100-500 away. I checked with Fish and Games and was told that was B/S.
Re: $5k fine for fishing near Delta pumps??
are you talking any old pipe that comes out into the water? If so I owe millions!
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Re: $5k fine for fishing near Delta pumps??
Good thing there are no fish on pups in the delta.
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I have seen signal word warning pumps turn on automatically but that’s it. If it were illegal to fish it would be posted with an ordinance. Sounds like this guy doesn’t have a good cage around his pump and doesn’t want fishing line ruining his pump - but it ain’t illegal
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Re: $5k fine for fishing near Delta pumps??
I figured as much but just wanted to check with everyone. He seems to spend more time patrolling his levee wall than actually farming. Maybe I'll have to get some of those pumps on my favorite areas so I can keep you all out!
Re: $5k fine for fishing near Delta pumps??
Sounds like he don’t want anyone fishing his honey holes
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