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Board unanimously waives Bowler’s Mill fishing permit fees, coordinates reciprocal permits with water authority
Summary
The board approved a resolution waiving the county fishing permit fee for Bowler’s Mill and authorized reciprocal permit recognition with Northeast Creek Reservoir permits administered by the water authority; the water authority agreed to issue permits for both impounds and to waive its fee.
The Louisa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously June 2 to waive county fishing permit fees for Bowler’s Mill Reservoir and to authorize reciprocal use with Northeast Creek Reservoir permit holders, following discussion of fee amounts and permit administration.
Action taken: The board adopted a resolution that waives the county fee for Bowler’s Mill and authorizes an arrangement whereby holders of a Northeast Creek permit issued by the water authority may use Bowler’s Mill and vice versa if the water authority adopts a similar reciprocal approach. Board members and staff confirmed the water authority had voted to forgo its fee and indicated an administrative arrangement would allow either entity to issue a single permit covering both impounds.
Details discussed
- Fees and administration: County staff noted Northeast Creek permits are $10 (with a $2 senior discount) and that Bowler’s Mill permits historically have been lower; the water authority manages Northeast Creek while the county manages Bowler’s Mill. "The water authority does manage Northeast Creek, so we can't give the reciprocal. If you have a Bowler's Mill, you can go to either. However, we can allow that if they have a permit with Northeast Creek, they go to Bowler's Mill," staff said.
- Practical effect: The intent voiced by board members was to simplify access for county residents and reduce duplicate transactions; one supervisor suggested the water authority issue permits for both impounds and waive the fee, a proposal the board accepted.
Why it matters: The resolution removes a modest fee barrier for anglers using county‑owned Bowler’s Mill and aligns permitting across two nearby impounds, simplifying administration for residents and the county.
Next steps: County staff will coordinate with the water authority to implement the reciprocal permit process; the board did not adopt a residency carve‑out beyond the general waiver and deferred operational details to staff coordination with the water authority.
