How can Conley bottom and now pitman creek stop fisherman from fishing in the marina areas? I know there is a law in place. Which I do not agree with. Just don't think it's right to regulate public waters just to satisfy the complaints of houseboat owners. If you can't fish within 150 feet of a houseboat. You should not be able to "boat" within 150 feet of a fisherman. I also know that there is 100's of miles of lake to fish but the marinas provide stucture and habitat that the rest of the lake does not provide. I can admit I don't like it because it takes away some good fishing. But I also don't like the way public water can be regulated. I fish lakes in Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, and north Carolina. Not one of them has regulations like this that I am aware of. Lake Cumberland marinas seem to be geared toward the pleasure boater and not any toward the fisherman. Just wish there was more appreciation for how much the fisherman contributes to the local economy not just the pleasure boater. All the other lakes I go to I am very welcomed at marinas. One last point I have a pleasure boat also. If I pull into Conley to get gas I get smiles and friendly service, if I pull up in my bass boat I get looked at like i am going to steal something. Just my rant for the year. Nuff said.
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