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2004 Herring Rules
Herring Run Rules 2004
TAKING OF HERRING PROHIBITED


1.  The Harwich herring run at Depot Street, West Harwich and all areas along Herring River, its tributary streams and headwater ponds will be closed to the taking of herring (alewives) for the next three years (through 2006).


2.  Signs will be prominently posted at the herring ladder area off Depot Street to indicate “Taking of Herring (Alewives) Prohibited”


3.  Security gates will replace any existing chain gates off Depot Street in W. Harwich. Gates will be swing-gate style.


4.  Vehicular access to the Johnson Flume parking area for public viewing purposes or freshwater fishing will be allowed Saturdays and Sundays only from 9 AM to 3 PM when the entrance gate will be unlocked and opened.


5.  The taking of alewives is prohibited from Skinnequit Brook and Skinnequit Pond.



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