The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-30

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 PONDS OPENING LATE--Opeii- ms on May 30 is Shaw or Hayward Lake, East Haddam. Ponds sched- uied for opening on July 1 are Mashapaug Lake, Union; Alexander Lake, Killingly; Crystal Pond, East- ford-Woodstock.
 LEGAL LENGTH or PICKEREL ---In the i945 session of the legislR- ture the length limit for chain pickerel was changed to fourteen Inches. This length limit will be in effect through the state with the exception of ponds under regulation by the Board where the limit re- mains at sixteen inches. All ponds affected by this regulation are listed Il. the fishing pamphlet.
 TROUT STREAM FISHING Forty-six regulated stream sections totaling about l50 miles are listed in the pamphlet and will be stocked In preparation for the opening days fishing Trout distribution is now un6er way. The streams are In good condition for stocking since the spring breakups this year have been gradual and no serious high waters have been experienced In the smaller streams Of the state.
 FISHING FOR DISABLED VET- BRAINS The Board experimepted last year with the stocking Of the pond at the Avon Old Farms for blind veterans. The experiment was successful since a number of patients at the hospital enjoyed aii opportunity for trout fishing under the supervision of the Recreation Director at the hospital.
 A fishing site at the Blackledee River where it iS crossed by high way No 3 In the town of Marlbor- ough has been selected on account of It's easy access as suitable for dis- nbled veterans. A parking place will be provided and benches along the stream will make it possible for Q disabled man to do some trout fishing With a minimum of exer- ton. The Roadside Development Bureau oi the State Highway De- pertinent Is constructing picnic area nearby with tables and fire- places which will be available for general public use.
 FLY FISHING ONLY - A num- Der of streams have been restricted for the use Of hy fishing enthusi- AStS. The section Of the Branford River for women anglers is re- stricted 10 fy fishing only. The HouSatonic River ln the HouSatonie Meadows State Park is restricted to hy fishing only. The Yantic River from one-hnlf mile above Rubber Mill Pond to JohnSon's Bridge on Route No 2 Is restricted to fly fish- Ing only. The leases on this stream were obtained by the Norwich Fish and Game Club and were turned over to the Connecticut State Board of Fisheries and Game with the re- quest that the fiy fishing restriction be enforced, A portion of the Ban- tam River Outlet from the second cement bridge below Bantam Vll- lage to West Morris has been re. stricted to fly fishing only at the request Of the owner. Lafayette Pond in Somers and Angus Parks Pond at Glastonbury are restricted to fy fishing only.
 CHfLDREN'S PONDS-A number of ponds have been reserved for the use of anglers under sixteen years of age-Fulton Park Pond, Water bury; Goodwin and Keney Park Ponds, Hartford; Stanley quarter Pond, New Britain: a portion of Angus Parks Pond, Glastonbury; Fresh Water Pond, Enfield; Lily Pond, Thompson; Prentise Pond, Putnam; Brewster's Pond, Strat- ford.
 Other children's poAds have been sponsored by local fish and game clubs and will be posted but are not listed in the fishing pamphlet
 BOAT LIVERIES-Lists of boat liveries both on inland and on ma. rine waters have been assembled at the Hartford office and are avail able for the reference of anglers who wish to make arrangements for renting boats. In many cases the owners have listed the price per hour, specifications of the boat and the tackle available.
 SFIAD ANGLING-The season for shad angling at the Enfield Dam on the Connecticut River, Sufiield, will open at 800 a. rl.. April le.
 TROUT LOSS PAYMENT - At the Windsor Locks Hatchery in February ls45, S5,00o trout valued at $5,lS7 were killed as a result of pollution from a garage at the Bradley Field Air Base. An appro- prisaon for damages in that amount was passed in Congress in December 1895 and check has been received bv the State Board of Fisheries and Game from the U. S.l Accepting Office. The money will be used for the purchase of fish.