FISHING AND NAVIGATION ON LAKE PUSIANO FFISHINGISHING RREGULATIONSEGULATIONS

www.lagopusiano.com RECREATIONAL FISHING RULES FISHING RULES IN THE WATERS OF LAKE PUSIANO ON LAKE PUSIANO PREMISE Egirent Services srl, owner of the Fishing and Navigation Rights on Lake Pusiano, operates WHAT IS REQUIRED TO FISH ON LAKE PUSIANO? on Lake Pusiano with the mission of making this enchanting lake basin an authentic paradise for The fi sherman must be in possession of a valid Italian fi shing license, a catch record card issued local, Italian and international fi shermen. Egirent Services Srl makes transparency and by the Region Authority (valid for the current year) and of a valid fi shing permit for lake dialogue the cornerstones of its activity and works at 360 degrees for the promotion of Lake Pusiano issued by the Egirent Services society at the Info Point of Pusiano (CO), 30 Pusiano. via Mazzini. Foreign citizens, too, must be in possession of a Goverment Licence, a catch record For these reasons, Egirent Services srl reserves the right not to grant the fi shing permit card and a valid fi shing permit for Lake Pusiano. All fi shing activities on Lake Pusian shall only be to those who, at their own discretion, have bad behaviors or cause moral and image damage to allowed if they are in complaince with Egirent Services Fishing Regulations as well as Lake Pusiano. Similarly, Egirent Services srl will have the right to cancel permits already with national, regional and provincial rules. issued to those fi shermen who demonstrate disagreement with the corporate philosophy of the The payment form for the government licence is available at the Egirent Services Info protection and care of the Lake. Point. The fi sherman must pay a fee of € 23.00 to the postal account n. 25911207 addressed Egirent Services srl, moreover, specifi es that the application of the Price List will come to: Regione Lombardia Tassa concessione per la pesca Servizio Tesoreria. The postal bulletin must into force on January 1 of each year and will be valid for the folloqing 12 months along all the indicate the personal details of the fi sherman with the following reason: “fi shing licence type B”. shores of the lake unless different agreements with coastal municipal administrations. The payment receipt must be shown in the event of checks along with an identity document.It is Wishing all guests of Lake Pusiano a happy stay and a healthy environment-friendly good time, also possible to pay the Government License by bank transfer to the following current account: Egirent Services srl thanks you for choosing the services offered. IT95 D030 6909 7901 0000 0300047. Children up to the age of 16 and adults over 65 are exempt from paying the shore fi shing license. All persons referred to in Article 3 of Law 104/92 (disabled persons) are exempted from paying FISHING REGULATION the Government License and the shore fi shing permit. In the case of different types of fi shing, the government license and the fi shing permit are required. 1. Fishing activities on Lake Pusiano must respect the provisions of this regulation as well as national, regional and provincial fi shing rules. HOW TO FISH IN PUSIANO? The website www.lagopusiano.com contains all the information about Services, Carpfi shing booking 2. ALL FORMS OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING ARE FORBIDDEN ON LAKE PUSIANO methods, Regulations, Affi liated facilities and Price list. To book a Carpfishing postit is necessary Recreational fi shing on the Lake Pusiano is permitted only to those who are in possession to follow the online procedure and choose one of the available periods from the calendar. For all of a fi shing permit issued by Egirent Services Srl as well as of the Governmental other fi shing types, it is necessary to request a daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual or annual permit Fishing License and the catch record card . Only residents of the municipalities bordering before starting the activity at the Info Point of Pusiano, via Mazzini 30. Lake Pusiano must be in possession of a compulsory card for shore fi shing to be requested from the Egirent Services srl of the cost of € 10 per year. WHERE TO FISH IN PUSIANO? The rate may be changed in the light of different agreements between Egirent It is possible to fi sh along the entire perimeter of Lake Pusiano, with the exception of fl oating docks Services srl and the Municipal Administrations. Anyone found missing this card will and private properties. It is forbidden to fi sh in the canal that starts from Comarcia and until the have to pay the full amount of the daily Fishing permit. For all other fi shing forms, the end of the same. In order to protect carp reproduction, temporary prohibitions may be established fi sherman must pay the regular fi shing license of Egirent Services Srl. which will be reported by the staff in charge. 3. SHORE FISHING – PERMIT PAYMENT EXEMPTIONS WHEN TO FISH IN PUSIANO? Residents of the Municipalities bordering Lake Pusiano, children up to the age of 16 and It is possible to fi sh in Pusiano throughout the year, holidays included. For the protection of fi sh people over 65 are exempted from paying the permit. fauna, temporary fi shing prohibitions may be established and communicated by the staff of Subjects referred to in Article 3 of Law 104/92 (disabled persons) are exempted from Egirent Services. The Egirent Services staff is available for fi shermen from 8 am to 6 paying the Government License and the shore fi shing permit. pm (at any time in case of emergency) at the following number phone: 342.6831440. It is always In the case of different fi shing types, the government license and the relative fi shing possible to contact Egirent Services by e-mail at: [email protected]. permit are required.

cell. +39 342 6831440 www.lagopusiano.com 3 4. SHORE FISHING Only deep fi shing with sinking lines is allowed. Launch carpfi shing is allowed during Shore fi shing is managed by Egirent Services srl. Shore fi shing is permitted daylight hours. The back led is strictly required. to all those who are in possession of a Government license, a catch record card and a fi shing permit, paid according to the various forms offered, issued by Egirent Egirent Services Srl declines all responsibility for eventual damage to the fi shing ServicesSrl. Furthermore, Egirent Services Srl specifi es that the application equipment as a result of non-compliance with this regulation. The use of the boat or of the Price List will come into force on January 1st each year and will be valid for the other forms of vessel is allowed during the day exclusively to reach the fi shing station following 12 months along all the lake shores, unless otherwise agreed with coastal and for baiting. Fishermen are required to keep on their boats a number of safety municipal authorities. equipment equal to the number of people present on the boat. During the baiting and Carpfi shing stations must be left free from the moment the fi sherman who booked it spot research activities it is forbidden to have fi shing rods on board. It is also not allowed arrives. Anyone who is fi shing in these areas is asked to move on arrival and continue to drop the lines near boats engaged in fi shing activities during daylight hours. During the his fi shing activities at least 50 meters from the spot. night the use of the boat is exclusively allowed to bring the baits to the fi shing spot and to recover the fi sh. During the night, only launch fi shing is permitted. The baiting spot 5. BELLY BOAT FISHING must be indicated by a buoy bearing the name, surname and permit number (or pass) Belly Boat Fishing is permitted to those who are in possession of a government license, of the fi shing permit holder. On the fi shing spot it is mandatory to use special green or a catch record card and a valid fi shing permit issued by Egirent Services Srl. mimetic tents (Carpfishing tents, max for two persons) with absolute prohibition to place For each boat, the use of 2 rods per fi sherman is allowed, for a maximum of 6 rods gazebos and / or tarpaulins. On the fi shign spot, it is forbidden to light fi res and leave per boat during the fi shing action. Trolling is prohibited from February 15th to May 31st rubbish or other materials. The fi shing site must be properly cleaned after use. In case of (max 10 natural baits). infringement, this will be communicated to the agents of the Voluntary Ecological Guards It is absolutely forbidden to moor at the buoys of the wood cases identified in yellow of the Valley of Lambro Park. On the fi shing site, fi shermen are requested to maintain a and properly indicated with special wording on them. Violators will be punished with decent attitude in order to respect both nature and the other users of the lake shores the immediate withdrawal of the permit. IMPORTANT: All holders of a belly boat fi shing and waters. permit are allowed to fi sh from the shore without any further permit / cost. Assistance and return of fi shermen from the fi shing posts: 6. CARPFISHING - The accompaniment of fi shermen to the fi shing posts will follow the order of Permitted in “NO KILL” mode only - with absolute prohibition of fi sh retention: it is arrival (time) at the Info Point in Pusiano (CO). therefore FORBIDDEN to use the fi sh retention bag in the fi shing post. From May 1st to - the time of return from the fi shing stations will have to be agreed and booked June 30th, only fi shing with natural baits is allowed and the use of boiles is prohibited. by phone with the staff of Egirent Services Srl. For a better service, the Carpfi shing is allowed only to holders of a government license and a regular permit loading and unloading operations from the cars / vans must be carried out quickly. issued by Egirent Services Srl. The payment of the Fishing Permit includes the possibility of using the services that The use of the specifi c posts is managed through a mandatory booking service Egirent Services makes available to its customers: - Video-monitored parking - by Egirent Services Srl. When a post is free, it is not possible to take Surveillance - Drinking water supply - Fishing equipment transport- Cleaning service ad possession of it again without a regular authorization issued by Egirent waste collection - Chemical toilet. Services Srl. Failure to comply with the above-mentioned rules will result in The fi shing station must be left free and in order by 10 am on the day of departure, the immediate withdrawal and cancellation of the Fishing permit without refund unless otherwise agreed with the Egirent Services staff and for the entire year.

4 5 Any fi sherman found without a fi shing permit or in an illegal location will have to 9. CLOSED PERIODS, SPECIES AND MININUM SIZES ALLOWED compensate the company that owns the exclusive fi shing right with compensation SPECIES BAN MINIMUM SPECIMEN ranging from € 5,000 to 15,000. The following specifi c temporary fi shing bans have PERIOD SIZE ALLOWED been established within the exclusive fi shing rights of Lake Pusiano, which will come into force at the time of carp reproduction, after verifi cation of the staff in charge. These Eel from October 1st cm 50 nr. 2* to December 31st areas will be duly delimited. - ZONE 1: Fishing ban near the cane fi eld in the area called Comarcia - Bosisio Parini. Carp from May 1st NO KILL Always to June 30st protected - ZONE 2: Fishing ban near the cane fi elds in the area called Baja di Casletto in Rogeno. - ZONE 3: Fishing ban near thecanw fi eld in the area called Ansa di Moiana, . Chub from May 1st cm 30 nr. 2* to June 30st 7. SQUARE FISHING NETS Pike / NO KILL Always protected The use and detention of the square fi shing nets is not permitted, offenders will be Perch from March 15th cm 50 nr. 2* punished with the immediate withdrawal of the fi shing permit and the cancellation to May 31st thereof without refund and for the entire current year. Against those who will be found Trout Perch / NO KILL Always protected in possession of a square fi shing net, Egirent Services srl reserves the right to claim damages. Royal Perch from April 1st cm 16 nr. 30* to May 31st 8. FISHING PERMIT ISSUE Tench from May 1st cm 35 nr. 2* to June 30st Fishing permits (as reported in points 1, 2, 3 and 4) are issued by Egirent Services Srl. All information can be consulted on the website www.lagopusiano.com or by sending an Trout from December 1st cm 40 nr. 1* email to [email protected] or by calling the following number: +39 342 to january 15th 6831440. The acquisition of the Egirent Services srl fi shing permit entails the full acceptance this fi shing regulation. In case of non-acceptance of these regulations, *the total number of fi sh must not exceed 5 kg in weight. it will not be possible to issue the fi shing permit. The fi shing permit is nominal and not transferable to third parties. The fi shing permit must be strictly requested and obtained Failure to comply with these regulations will result in the immediate withdrawal and before starting the fi shing activity. Otherwise, Egirent Services srl will proceed as cancellation of the Fishing permit without refund and for the entire current year. follows: - The people who will be found intent in fi shing activities on Lake Pusiano without a regular fi shing permit issued by Egirent Services Srl will be required to pay the 10. FISHING OF UNDESIRED EXOTIC SPECIES amount due four times more than the original value of the permit itself. - At the time The unwanted invasive species that can be found on Lake Pusiano are the following: of the check, no justifi cation regarding non-possession of the permit will be taken into - Abramis - Carassius - Pseudorasbora consideration due to the obligation to take possession of the fi shing permit before starting - Gardon - Aspius - Torpedo fi sh the fi shing activity. - Silver Bream - Golden crucian - Rodeo - Exotic barbel - Gymnocephalus - Catfi sh (all species) In order to request the fi shing permit, it is necessary to call the phone number 342.6831440 or send an-mail to [email protected] to make sure that the These species can be caught without any catch limit. The specimens belonging to these Egirent Services Srl staff is available at the headquarters and not engaged in species, once captured, cannot be reintroduced into the water but must be suppressed activities that require their presence on Lake Pusiano. and not abandoned at the fi shing site.

6 7 11. PARTICULAR BANS 12. EGIRENT SERVICES SRL SPECIAL PENALTIES It is strictly forbidden: to fi sh from all jetties (fixed and fl oating). Access private In case of violation of the provisions laid down by current regulations and laws, Egirent properties without permission in order to reach the fi shing spots. To dock, Services Srl may withdraw the fi shing permit from the holder, who will be subject to damage and remove the signaling buoys for fi sh repopulation located in the lake this provision even if the violation is carried out by other fi shermen present on the boat and indicated by appropriate signs on the buoys themselves. of the permit holder, without any obligation of refund or compensation. From March 15th to May 30th, fi shing with live fi sh less than 20 cm in length is The permit will be returned after a period of suspension of no less than 15 days, prohibited; in the same period, fi shing is allowed with the use of live fi sh with length established by Egirent Services Srl with the possibility of revocation of the same indefi nitely not less than 20 cm exclusively for catfi sh fi shing. on the basis of the infringements committed. It is forbidden to create woodsheds of any type and entity. In any case of violation of the regulations that led to the capture or unlawful killing of fi sh Unauthorized entry of fi sh of any type is prohibited. fauna or other ascertained damages, Egirent Services Srl will have the right to The woodsheds owned by Egirent Services Srl are specially marked with request a compensation that will include the costs for the fi sh re-entering intervention fl oating yellow buoys and numbering label. No one is authorized to manage, and any restoration of environmental damage. modify or perform any other operation not authorized by the company Egirent Services Srl. All boats can sail only under electric motor or in rowing mode. Belly boat fi shing is not allowed in case of strong wind and fog. Any type of intervention not authorized by Egirent Services is prohibited. No one is authorized to start fi shing without having fi rst purchasing the fi shing permit. In order to protect fi sh fauna, a protection period has been established that will be It is also not allowed to request fi shing permits by phone: it must be requested only at communicated by Egirent Services at any time. the Info Point located in Pusiano, Via Mazzini 30. Damage to or removal of the signaling Permanent fi shing bans: in the whole channel from Comarcia to the end of it. buoys bearing the indication “natural wood shed” will give Egirent Services Srl the faculty to request compensation for the damage that will also include the costs of Egirent Services Srl declines any civil or penal responsibility, damages to damage restoration. persons or things deriving from non-compliance with the rules of this document. Egirent Services Srl has the right not to grant the fi shing permit to unwanted or repeat offenders Failure to comply with these rules will also result in the immediate withdrawal and cancellation of the Fishing Permit without refund and for the entire current year.

8 9 13. SURVEILLANCE AND INFRINGEMENT DETECTION NOTES: Surveillance is performed by Provincial Fishery protection Guards and by the volunteer staff authorized by Egirent Services Srl. The Provincial Police Agents and the Police Forces can also provide for the verifi cation of the infractions. The surveillance activity carried out privately by Egirent Services srl, as well as related to the Fishing and Navigation sector, also takes care of monitoring the lake shores and ecosystem. All holders of the fi shing permet issued by Egirent Services Srl consents and immediately authorizes the control of the permit itself even by Egirent Services Srl authorized volunteer staff (with identifi cation card). In case of refusal to exhibit this document to the volunteer staff of Egirent Services Srl, the fi shing permit will be immediately withdrawn and canceled without refund. At the time of withdrawal of the fi shing permit, the signature for acceptance of the same is also valid as acceptance without any reservation of the aforementioned regulation. Any information concerning the exercise of the Exclusive Fishing and Navigation Rights within Lake Pusiano may be communicated or released exclusively by the Egirent Services Srl staff in possession of the appropriate identifi cation card. Nobody else has this faculty. In case of violation, this will be prosecuted according to the law. Egirent Services Srl reserves the right to modify the present fi shing regulation in a more restrictive manner at any time without prior notice.

14. CONTACT DETAILS

Egirent Services Fishing and Navigation Rights Management Society

Address: “Info Point” 30,Via Mazzini – 20030 PUSIANO (CO) - Phone +39 342.6831440 E-mail: [email protected]

The full text of the regulations is available on the following websites in the Fishing Regulations page:

www.lagopusiano.com www.provincia.como.it www.provincia.lecco.it

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EgirentEgirent SServiceservices srlsrl Info Point: Via Mazzini, 30 - 22030 Pusiano (CO) - ITALY Tel. +39 342 68.31.440 ------www.lagopusiano.com - [email protected]