Big Canoe Property Owners Association, Inc.

Fishing and boating are year-round activities at Big Canoe. An excellent fishing program has been developed and maintained by professional biologist and fishery personnel. Permits are required prior to fishing and can be obtained at the Fitness Center.

Lake Petit is stocked with rainbow trout and other fish. Natural reproduction of trout does not occur in lakes. However, those stocked have adapted well to the cold waters of Lake Petit. Big Canoe Property Owners Association has instituted a long range program in Lake Petit to stimulate food for the fish. The positive effects of such a program will be a healthy lake providing sufficient food sources for all fish which will result in healthier and larger fish for the angler.

Who Can Fish:
Property owners and their guests, registered rental guests, marketing guests and employees who have obtained the proper user card. All must have the appropriate Big Canoe fishing permit with them while fishing. Daily and weekly fishing permits may be purchased at the Fitness Center. Annual and family permits may be purchased at the Fitness Center. Fines will be imposed for not complying.

Where to Fish:

• Lake Petit - Fishing may be from boats or from designated banks. The spillway, the dam and the launching ramp are designated for bank fishing. Fishing is prohibited at the marina dock area. This area is restricted to' boat owners and their guests in accessing their boats. Boaters should not interfere with bank fisherman and bank fisherman should not trespass on private lakeside property.
• Lake Sconti - Fishing is not allowed adjacent to the golf course fairways or between tees and greens. Boats may not be left overnight.
• Lake Disharoon - Fishing is not permitted in Lake Disharoon.

Creel Limits Per Day:

• 4 Rainbow Trout - All year
• 4 Bass - All year
• 4 Bream - June through March (Specifically prohibited in April and May)
• 4 Crappie - All Year

When the limit has been caught for any one kind of fish, no further fishing for that day is permitted. The catch and release of fish beyond the daily limit is prohibited. Shiners, as well as artificial bait, are now legal on all lakes.

The cleaning of fish on the lake or in the area of the marinas is specifically prohibited.

Tackle:
No more than two hand-held lines may be used at any one time by any one person. Hook and line fishing is the only type allowed. All other methods (set lines, nets, etc) are prohibited.