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Plaquemines enacts catch‑and‑release rule for largemouth bass at Jesuit Bend Park
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance No. 26-47 requiring that all largemouth bass caught in the Jesuit Bend Park pond be returned immediately, establishing a $100 fine per violation and potential fishing‑ban penalties; the ordinance takes effect upon the president’s signature and placement of signage.
Ordinance No. 26-47, introduced and offered by Council Member Mitch Jurisich, was adopted by the Plaquemines Parish Council on April 9, 2026. The ordinance creates Section 17.5-14 in the Plaquemines Parish Code of Ordinances, establishing a catch‑and‑release requirement for largemouth bass caught in the parish pond at Jesuit Bend Park.
Key provisions include immediate release of all largemouth bass caught in the pond; allowance for persons to keep other species subject to state limits; requirement that participants have a valid Louisiana freshwater fishing license; a mandatory fine of $100 for each largemouth bass not promptly released; and potential forfeiture of fishing privileges (a 12‑month ban) for convicted repeat violators.
The ordinance becomes effective on signature by the Parish President or upon an override of a veto and requires the administration to erect signage notifying the public of the catch‑and‑release requirement. The minutes record the motion, a second, and a roll‑call adoption with the prescribed absences noted.
Next steps: parish staff will post signage and notify park users of the new requirement; enforcement will be the responsibility of designated park enforcement officials.
