FISHING CLUB BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS

 

            The Dory Lakes Fishing Club was established to provide those Members of the Dory Lakes Subdivision Property Owners Association (herein after referred to as DLPOA), an opportunity for sport fishing in the lake and ponds owned and managed by DLPOA; and to—

 

            a. provide recreation and sports activities for the members and their guests

            b. foster better fishing conditions

            c. stock and preserve game fish   

            d. promote and protect the environment

            e. protect your investment

            f. promote fishing sportsmanship among all members

 

            1. The Dory Lakes Fishing Club, hereinafter referred to as Fishing Club, is composed, (1) DLPOA members in good standing and (2) who have paid the current Fishing Club dues and administrated by a Fishing Club Committee, hereinafter, referred to as the Committee. The Committee shall be composed of not less than 3 and no more than 5 persons from Fishing Club members and approved by the Board of Directors of DLPOA. The Committee members must be current members of the DLPOA and be active members of the Fishing Club and shall serve as volunteers receiving no compensation. The Chairman of the Committee shall be the vice-president of DLPOA. The term of each Committee member shall not be longer than 2 years, unless re-appointed by the Chairman, and approved by the Board of Directors of DLPOA.

            The Committee shall establish the rules and regulations of the Fishing Club for the benefit, protection and enjoyment of the Fishing Club. The Committee will meet at least three (3) times a year, or may be called by the Chairman. Members of the Fishing Club may attend any of the Committee meetings if they desire to do so and should contact a Committee member for the schedule of the next meeting. Fishing Club Members are invited to submit suggestions to the Committee for consideration.

 

            2. Membership in the Fishing Club shall consist ONLY of property owners in Dory Lakes Subdivision who are current members of DLPOA, and have paid the current Fishing Club dues.

            Membership dues are Fifty dollars ($50.00) per year. Each member will be issued four (4) badges and each set will be numbered and registered. Only one set of badges per ownership will be issued, regardless of the number of owners or the number of lots owned.

 

Only Fishing Club members and their guests will be allowed to fish in the lake and ponds and badges must be visible at all times while fishing. Members must be present in the area when guests are fishing.

 

3. DORY LAKE: Fishing is restricted to artificial flies and hardware only.

Use of any other means including but not limited to artificial worms or salmon eggs or bait of any kind is strictly prohibited. Still fishing is also prohibited.

 

            4. The limit on fish is three (3) per day or three (3) pounds. [i.e. one fish weighing 3 pounds or more or 2 fish totaling 3 pounds or more.] It is suggested that we catch and release as often as possible.

 

            PONDS #1 and #3 plus other ponds in the Green Belt are open to fishing with bait, flies and hardware. Pond #2 is closed to all fishing. Only one pole per fisherman. NO SEINING in the lake or ponds.

 

            5. The cleaning of fish at or near the lake or ponds is prohibited.

 

            6. Only boats with valid permits and owned by Fishing Club members will be allowed to be stored at Dory Lake. All boats must be registered with the Fishing Club. Registration consists of providing boat ownership information to the Fishing Club on a form approved by the Fishing Club and payment of a registration fee of $20.00 after which a sticker will be issued for placement on the boat. Both the form and sticker are provided by the Fishing Club. Only one boat per Fishing Club member is allowed at the lake and must be stored in the designated area and locked. The registration fee will be used solely for boat related expenses.

DLPOA and Fishing Club strongly recommend the use of Coast Guard approved life jackets while boating. Electric motors may be used, however power cannot exceed 10 pounds of thrust. No rafts are permitted on the lake. Float tubes are permitted on Dory Lake only. No boats or floating devices of any kind are permitted on the ponds.

            Boaters, floaters and fishermen/women PLEASE be courteous to others fishing on shore in boats or float tubes. Safety while using any of the DLPOA community areas is of utmost importance.

 

NOTE: Any member of DLPOA, the Fishing Club or any other persons while on or about or engaged in the use of any Dory Lakes Subdivision Property Owners Association’s community property, does so at their sole risk and DLPOA and the Fishing Club their members, directors, officers, or committee members assume no liability for any injury or death to any person or persons whomsoever or damage to or destruction of any property whatsoever belonging to or in the care, custody or control of said members or any other person or persons whomsoever.

 

7. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS:

                        A. No swimming at any time is permitted in Dory Lake or other ponds.

                        B. Ice fishing is permitted on Dory Lake only, providing there is sufficient ice and only during the months of December, January, February, and March. Holes in the ice shall be no larger than eight (8) inches in diameter. This is necessary to insure the safety of small children and animals. Only one pole per Fisherman. Bait may be used when ice fishing only.

            NO ICE FISHING IS ALLOWED WITHIN THIRTY (30) FEET OF THE EDGE OF THE AERTOR HOLE:

EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD!!!

                       

C. Although a Colorad fishing license is not required as a member of this private fishing club, it is recommended. This would avoid any problems with the Colorado Fish and Game if you are stopped when taking your fish home.

                        D. There are three (3) access lanes to Dory Lake. There also is a twenty (20) foot easement around the lake. Please stay within this area. No motor vehicles of any kind are permitted on the access areas to lakes or ponds. Electric powered wheel chairs or facsimile thereof for use by disabled persons are permitted. Please call a committee member for information.

            An existing auto access road off of West Dory Way and a small parking area for use of transporting a boat and equipment is available. Please do not park in the turn-around area on the right nor block the drive to private property on the left. This area is also where you will find the Porto-potty. A parking area is also located next to the green belt, on the south side of North Dory Lake Drive, across from the south access trail.

                        E. Please, do not litter, take your trash with you when you leave.

                        F. All badges are numbered and assigned to each DLPOA Fishing Club Member and are registered with the Fishing Club. A roster of members, their badge numbers and other pertinent information shall be maintained by the Fishing Club and its patrols. Any member desiring to receive a copy for their use in identifying fishing buddies and neighbors should contact a committee member. This will also provide a good way of helping to patrol and identify unauthorized persons.

            Should a badge be lost, notify one of the Committee members. He will instruct you to return the remaining badges and new ones shall be issued with a new number for a fee of $10.00. The badges that are returned shall be destroyed. 

            Remember this is your CLUB and your money and in order to keep the fishing at its best we all must comply with the rules. We ask your cooperation, get acquainted with your neighbors and other members. Help preserve good fishing and protect your investment by patrolling the lakes and ponds; whether proper fishing methods are being used, check badges, keep non-members and trespassers out. Any infractions witnessed, get the name including particulars and report it to a Committee or Board Member. If the incident involves trespassers or non-members notify the Gilpin Sheriff’s Office (Phone: 582-5511) of the trespasser.

            The lake and ponds will be patrolled and unauthorized persons, i.e. any person without a fishing badge fishing, will be reported to the Gilpin County Sheriff and charged as trespassers.

            Other violations shall be reported to the Fishing Committee for review. The Fishing Committee shall determine whether the matter should be referred to DLPOA’s Board. The Fishing Committee will make recommendations to the DLPOA’s Board of Directors. If it is of the opinion, the incident is not in keeping with the spirit of these rules and regulations and the DLPOA’s Board shall have the power to suspend or expel any member for any conduct which is in violation of the rules and regulations or is likely to endanger the welfare of the Club and community. To do this, a written notice setting forth the alleged charges shall be given to the accused member. The notice shall further advise the member of a meeting set no sooner than seven (7) days from the date of the notice, of the Fishing Committee and the Board of Directors. The accused shall have the right to appear before the Committee and the Board to defend him/herself. The Committee and the Board will determine what action is to be taken; The decision will be final.

 

We would like you to know that all fishing dues are help in a separate account and monies are for fishing club use only.

 

Membership is renewed yearly.

We welcome your suggestions, questions or comments.

 

THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND GOOD FISHING!

 

 

THE FISHING COMMITTEE

 

Dan Hoppes, Chairman

303-582-3832

               

Revised and adopted this 1^st day of April 1998

Ratified by DLPOA Board of Directors this 1^st day of April 1998

Amended this 1^st day of March 2000