JOINT AMENI TY FACI L I T I ES POL ICI ES HIGHLIGHT This is an excerpt from the Joint Amenity Facilities Policies. The full policy can be found online at lakeashtoncdd.com and lakeashton2cdd.org. Questions regarding these policies can be directed to Christine Wells, LA(LW)CDD Community Director or Karen Van Kirk, LA(WH)CDD Community Director. Contact information can be found on page 3. xix. PONDS (FISHING) 1. Individuals may fish from any District owned Pond within the Lake Ashton Community Development District and Lake Ashton II Community Development District. Please check with the Amenity Manager for rules and regulations pertaining to fishing and for proper access points to these bodies of water. 2. No water crafts of any kind are allowed in the Ponds, except for small remote-controlled boats intended for recreational purposes. 3. Swimming, wading, and/or pets are not allowed in any Pond. 4. The Ponds may be occupied with Alligators and other wildlife that can present a danger to Individuals along the Pond banks. All Individuals should exercise Attorney Advertisement extreme caution, but Individuals must be especially mindful of the risk if small children or pets are present. They should not be left unattended. 5. Regarding Ponds within the Districts: a. The Districts have a “catch and release” policy for any fish caught in the Ponds because of the frequency of treatments with herbicides and fertilizers which may produce run-off into the Ponds. b. Individuals using the Ponds along the Golf Course must exercise extreme caution when Golfers are present and playing golf because of the risk of being hit by an errant golf ball or golf club. Individuals using the Ponds should position themselves away from the flight of any Golfer’s shot and be aware of Golfers hitting. Golf Carts being used by Individuals using the Ponds should be parked way from play and off the Pathways/ Bridges. WHAT FISH ARE LIVING IN LAKE ASHTON PONDS? Many Lake Ashton residents enjoy fishing in the community's ponds. Because of the frequency TAKE CHARGE OF LIFE’S TRANSITIONS Estate Planning Wills Trusts Asset Protection Elder Law Medicaid Planning Probate 863-220-7927 TessierLawFirm.com info@TessierLawFirm.com 520 6th St. NW Winter Haven, FL 33880 22 Attorneys Denise Tessier and David Fall of herbicide and fertilizer treatments that may cause run-off into the ponds, the district has a catch and release policy for all fish caught. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, channel catfish, and Tilapia are the most common fish species in ponds. Largemouth Bass are fun to catch and are a popular sport fish in the community. These fish are predators that need a lot of small fish to eat in order to stay healthy and grow. A Bluegill is an example of a prey species. Tilapia is an invasive fish native to Africa. This species is a warm-water fish that cannot survive in water temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents may notice dead Tilapia along their pond's shore line during cold spells. If there are any questions or concerns, email Matt Fisher at mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.com.
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