How Does the DNR Measure Square Footage?

Brian, it needs to be pointed out the Mike Staggs and Scott Ambs of the world that if 200 sq'. is bad for fish, nearly every pier that exists today is over the 200 square foot limit for platforms and therefore bad for habitat.

So when interpreted in one way what is the difference in damage between a pier or a so-called "party platform" as to damage to fish habitat?

Sizes that exceed include a very common 6' X 33.5' / 5 'X 40' / 6.5' X 32' Etc. also include 24 X 8.5' pontoon boats and larger. As well as every canopy that is over the top of a boat hoist 22' X 10' the smallest available is 220 sq '.

The premise of the habitat destruction is due to reducing the direct sunlight from reaching the bottom thereby reducing the submergent vegetation from required light...... Why then is the best place to fish under and around the piers and boats?