FILING - 06/30/2008
Basis and Purpose
Chapter 1 - Fishing
Basis and Purpose:

Horse Pasture Pond at Watson Lake State Wildlife Area has been restricted to youth fishing 15 years of age or younger.  Very little youth fishing activity has occurred over the years on the pond.  Removing the youth restriction on Horse Pasture Pond is intended to increase the fishing opportunity on the property, providing a better fishing experience for all anglers while still providing a quality enjoyable fishery for youth.  The pond provides perch, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill and catfish, and is one of few opportunities for catfish in the area.  

The statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Wildlife Act, §§ 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S., specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-1-101, 102, 104, 105, 106-108, 115, and 121; §§ 33-2-104, 105, 106, and 107; § 33-3-104; §§ 33-4-101, 102, 102.5, 103, 116, 116.5, 117, and 119; § 33-5.5-102; and §§ 33-6-107, 109, 112, 113, 113.5, 114, 114.5, 117, 119, 120, 121, 124, 127, 128, 129, 131, 205, 206, 207, and 208. 

EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 31, 2008 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 13th DAY OF JUNE, 2008.
APPROVED:
Robert W. Bray
	Chairman
ATTEST:
Timothy R. Glenn
Secretary