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This bill amends Kentucky state law (KRS 150.170) to provide expanded fishing rights for private landowners and those they authorize to fish on their property. Specifically, the bill allows a bona fide resident landowner to take fish from any lake or pond located on their own property without needing to purchase a sport fishing license. The landowner can also extend these fishing rights to other individuals through written or electronic permission, specifying the permitted fishing location and potentially restricting fishing dates. Importantly, the bill exempts the landowner and authorized persons from standard state regulations regarding fish limits, including restrictions on creel (catch) size, possession, and fishing methods. The legislation also removes state requirements about stocking lakes or ponds on private property, with the only exception being restrictions on stocking invasive fish species. This change gives private landowners more flexibility and control over fishing activities on their own land, reducing bureaucratic barriers and licensing requirements for personal and authorized fishing.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb112.html