Greenbelt News Review

No Fishing 'till June

A recommendation has been made by the Inland Fish Commission and Greenbelt Izaak Walton that there be no fishing in Greenbelt lake before June 1. This recommendation was approved by Charles McDonald, City Manager, and will be enforced with close patrol of the lake and large "no fishing" signs, according to "Pop" Bell.

This action was prompted by the many Greenbelters and outsiders who in previous years have not observed the fishing regulations. These people have removed the large legal fish before the official season, during spawning time when they are far easier to catch. This practice has left sparse game for legal fishermen and greatly depleted the stock.

So warning to all potential fishermen from "Pop" Bell—don't take out that rod and reel until June first!

Pop Bell has also released some interesting data from the Maryland Dept. of Research Report concerning the fish taken from Greenbelt Lake last fall.

Over 26,000 fish were removed, weighing approximately 1300 pounds. The breakdown was 1500 bass and 23,600 blue gills, the balance being smaller common fish. A gold fish was also retrieved that comes close to the world's record for size. It measured 14.8 inches in length and weighed 4 lb., 15 ounces.

The lake will soon be stocked with an entirely new stock of fish. Among these will be bass, pickerel, black crappie, and yellow sun fish. A few gills will also be added for feed, and black and white channel cats for bottom. The coming issue of Fisherman's Magazine will contain a full report on these matters.

Anyone desiring even further information should contact Pop Bell.