CPW seeks comment on Scotland Peak fishing rules

CPW is seeking public comment on proposed catch-and-release rules for Scotland Peak Reservoir.

Proposed fishing rules

The proposal would establish catch-and-release requirements at Scotland Peak Reservoir. The announcement identifies the reservoir and the proposed fishing rules but does not set out additional details about which fish would be covered or how the rules would be enforced.

Catch-and-release regulations generally address whether anglers must return fish to the water, but the specific requirements for Scotland Peak Reservoir will depend on the proposal under review by CPW.

Public comment

People who want to weigh in can participate in CPW’s public-comment process. Comments would allow residents, anglers and other interested members of the public to share their views on the proposed rules.

The public notice does not establish a position for or against the proposal. It identifies an opportunity for public input while CPW considers catch-and-release rules for the reservoir.

What happens next

The next steps are tied to CPW’s review of public comments and any later action on the proposed rules. People following the issue should look for CPW’s official notice for the comment deadline, instructions for submitting comments and any final decision about the regulations.

The Kiowa County Press reported on CPW’s request for public comment. The notice concerns Scotland Peak Reservoir and proposed catch-and-release rules; details about the comment period and the final outcome should come from CPW’s official public notice.