More of Shore FIshing in Fort

6-15-07

Hi,

Here is an update. I talked to Scott Latusky, the Fort Atkinson Parks Director, he mentioned there have been some discussions to shut down fishing in certain areas of downtown Fort Atkinson but no decisions have been made. He said he personally is against closing down fishing in Lorman Park, and if others are discussing that area to be shut down he was not aware of it. He said there is a "safety" issue with some narrow areas of the river walk and the concern is someone could get hooked as they walk by on the trail. There is also a "police" issue as some people leave trash and relieve themselves along the wall, and block the trail making it difficult to walk by, etc.

If you want to keep your favorite shore fishing spot in Fort Atkinson open for fishing, I recommend you discuss this with members of the Fort Akinson city council before any decisions are made.

Jim Furley