HB 2714 - DIGEST

     Requires the department to designate specific ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams in the state as warm water game fish habitat.  Once a waterbody has received such a designation, it shall be managed to increase the opportunities to fish for and catch warm water game fish.

     Requires the department to provide an annual report to the legislature by December 31st of each year, beginning December 31, 2000, of the waterbodies designated as warm water game fish habitat under this act.  The report shall include the status of warm water game fish by waterbody and a list of habitat enhancement projects completed during the calendar year that benefit warm water game fish.