Posted by Shaka from 208.215.236.220 on August 29, 2000 at 12:24:43:
Ok, here's the deal, yesterday I scouted out Burnham Harbor for some fishing spots. I asked around, I was told people just fish off the sides around the park between the Aquarium and the Planetarium. I even asked a cop who was patroling the area about fishing there, and he told me that fishing wasn't allowed in the lake. I informed him that I called the park district and was told that fishing was allowed, he came back to tell me that I'd need to have it in writing that I'm allow to fish there. Anyway I saw some guys fishing so I decided to fish there, what the hell, I caught a couple small bass and a crappie, nothing to write home about. I looked over at the harbor proper and saw a sign that said no fishing. So I guess I'm a little confused where should I be fishing that's completely legal. Or can I fish anywhere and that cop just wasn't to bright, for lack of a less politically correct term. Hey Bob the Fishin Guy, wanna help me out? Or anyone else for that matter?
Oh by the way, that cop, the not so bright one, wrote me a 50.00 ticket for not being out of the park by 11:00. He handed me the ticket as I was packing up my car. Go figure...
Happy Fishing Buddies