Fishing Regulations

LAKE SUMMERSET FISHING REGULATIONS (FROM REDBOOK Effective March 14,
2005)

1.        The regulations of the State of Illinois pertaining to fishing are incorporated into these
Regulations and are applicable to all fishing activities at LSA. Thus, Illinois regulations
governing fishing licenses, seasons, limits, legal sizes, etc. must be observed as well as any
posted Lake Summerset Regulations.

     2.        Guests may fish only when accompanied by an LSA member or associate member or
when in possession of a special Guest Fishing Permit. Guests under age of 16 are not
required to have an LSA Guest Fishing Permit, but must be accompanied by an LSA member or
Associate member.

             See complete "Guest Fishing Rules" as published in LS NEWS, also available at LSA
office.
             Anyone over 16 years of age must have an Illinois fishing license.

     3.        The use of setlines, unattended lines and seines are prohibited.

4.        The USE and POSSESSION of live bait (minnows or other live fish, crayfish, water dogs, or
leaches) is prohibited.

     5.        Fish (including goldfish) from other areas must not be deposited in Lake Summerset.
This regulation must be strictly observed to avoid populating the lake with "rough" fish.

6.         Creel limits and size of each variety of fish caught must be adhered to as published
monthly in the LS NEWS.

     7.        No permanent ice fishing shelter may be placed on the ice of the frozen lake except
temporary shelters, which must be removed each night.

             All ice fishing shelters must be marked with the name and address of the owner in
accordance with State of Illinois regulations and also with the name and lot number of the LSA
member if different than owner of shelter.

8.         Members and their guests may not trespass on private lots owned by others. Thus, you
may not fish from a private lakefront lot or dock without the permission of the owner. You may
fish from the dam or any LSA shoreline park. You may NOT fish in or within 100 feet of the
beaches.

9.        The license given members to fish in the lake is limited to members of LSA, their families
and guests. Commercial or other for profit use of the lake is prohibited except as approved by
the LSA Board. Any member who violates this provision shall be denied use of the waters of
LSA for the balance of the year in which the offense occurs and also following year.

10.        Spear and bow and arrow fishing is for carp only. It requires LSA instructions and a
valid LSA permit. Arrows and spears shall be equipped with a line for recovery.