IT’S NOT A FEE, IT’S A CONTRIBUTIONĮvery time you go fishing, you make an impact on the environment around you. There are unique regulations in place for certain species and waterways, so review the most recent set of rules each time you go out on the water. Fishing rules and regulations help ensure that our fisheries stay healthy so that future generations can experience the fun of fishing. Fish populations would become depleted if there were no fishing regulations in place.