United Way Fishing Rules & Regulations
- Individuals fishing at facility will be required to register and execute a Hold Harmless Agreement each time they fish. A guardian must sign the Hold Harmless Agreement for anyone under the age of 18.
- Fishing is limited to Florida residents only. Picture I.D. proof with address is required.
- Prevailing Florida state laws apply to fishing and boating on the lake.
- For fish management purposes, FPL reserves the right to establish limits on size and quantities of catch.
- Maximum amount of boats on the lake at any given time is 50.
- All vessels must be less than 24 feet
- Speed limit on the lake will be idle only.
- Jet skis, airboats, and sailboats are prohibited.
- No fishing from the embankment, dike, ramp area or docks. Fishing only allowed from boat.
- No trot lines, bush hooks or set lines allowed. Artificial baits only.
- Swimming, wade fishing, skin-diving and water skiing are not permitted.
- No fishing or entry into restricted areas allowed. Restricted areas will be marked with buoys – any violations see #20.
- Fishing is limited to safe daylight hours only. No personal belongings can remain on site after close of fishing day. Camping and any outdoor cooking is prohibited.
- The harassment or taking of other species of wildlife is prohibited i.e., turtles, snakes, birds and alligators.
- No alcoholic beverages allowed. Any person found to be in an intoxicated condition will be required to leave the premises.
- No firearms, signs, fires or pets are allowed on premises.
- All waste will be properly disposed of.
- Individuals must follow all rules of immediate actions to take due to a plant emergency. See comments above on emergency alarms.
- The commercial use or selling of any catch from lake is prohibited.
- Any violation of rules will result in the removal of responsible participants and equipment from the lake and property without refunds.
Note: The Manatee cooling pond level must be a minimum of 60 feet MSL to facilitate ingress or egress of boats.
