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1. Section 2.4.1 - Fishing and Frogging.

Subject  to  the  limits  and  methods  designated  in  subsection  (a)  below,  and  unless  otherwise  posted, Kansas  law  shall  govern  the  taking  of  fish  and  frogs  from  District  Facilities.   For  the  purpose  of interpretation of this Code, the words “fishing” and “frogging” shall be deemed synonymous wherever used.

• (a) The following methods of fishing within the boundaries of District Facilities shall be prohibited: trotlines,  limb  lines,  bank lines,  throw  lines,  jug  lines, throw  nets,  block  lines, gigging,  seining,  snaring, snagging, and  bowfishing.    Furthermore,  restrictions on  length  and  daily creel  limits  shall  apply  where posted. 
• (b) Except for special fishing hours that may be authorized by the District Board from time to time, the hours for lawful fishing shall be  the same as the  posted park hours for the location.  Fishing at  any time other than during posted park hours is unlawful.

2. Section 2.4.2 - Fishing Permits.

In addition to the State of Kansas licensing requirements, a valid District Fishing Permit shall be required for all persons fishing upon or within any District Facility who are 16 years of age and older, except that residents of Johnson County, Kansas who are 65 years of age and older shall not be required to obtain a District  Fishing  Permit.    Persons  who  are  required  to  have  said  Permits  shall  have  them  in  their possession while engaged in fishing or in possession of fish while within the boundaries of any District Facility.

3. Section 2.4.3 - Trout Permits.

All persons, regardless of age, while fishing for trout shall have in their possession a valid District Trout Fishing Permit, in addition to any required District Fishing Permit and Kansas Fishing License.

4. Section 2.4.4 - Golf Course Irrigation Lakes

Fishing and boating shall be prohibited at irrigation lakes within all District Facility golf courses.  Persons who hold a valid District  Fishing Permit may fish District  golf course  irrigation lakes that are  accessible from adjoining parkland shoreline, but may not enter uponthe golf course property while fishing.