BOAT RENTAL

General Fishing Regulations:

1. All Bass (Largemouth) must be caught and released immediately, regardless of size.

2. All Sunfish/Bream species (including Bluegill, Redear, Green Sunfish, etc.) must be released immediately.

3. Live Bait Restrictions (Temporary):

4. The use of live bait for fishing Bass is strictly prohibited. Only artificial lures are permitted for bass fishing.

5. Catch and Release Only

6. No motorized vehicles on VCUD Protected Levees

1. Catfish: Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish: 12-inch minimum size, limit of 5 fish per person per day. Bullhead Catfish (aka mud cat, polywog, etc.): Please keep them all. Removing these fish is beneficial for the lake’s health.

2. Crappie: Crappie: 8-10-inch minimum size, limit of 6 fish per person per day.

3. Common Carp: Common Carp: Please keep them all. Removing these fish is beneficial for the lake’s health.

4. Gar: Gar species: Keep all species of gar. These fish are not needed and should be removed from the lakes.

5. Grass Carp: Grass Carp: These are added for vegetation control. If hooked, please release immediately to avoid harming their role in the ecosystem. Avoid hooking them if possible.

Insurance regulations and restrictions- along with common sense- are guiding our policies for members and guests under the age of 18. There are alligators and other wildlife on the property that may pose a risk to adults and children. We politely request that all children under the age of 18 are to be always accompanied by an adult member while on the property fishing or boating.

1. Any person under 18 must be accompanied by an adult member.

2. Boaters under 17 may not operate outboard motors without adult supervision.

3. All guests under 18 are free of charge for fishing with a TLAC member.

Boating guidelines, boat and motor guidelines are set by our insurer and common sense. These guidelines are in place to ensure minimal disturbance to both the habitat, safety, and to enhance member experience. All these guidelines will be reassessed after opening and further evaluation by Lake Owners.

1. Boats- Metal (John) Boats only up to 16.5 feet in length.

2. Motors – outboards not to exceed 15hp. Idle only rules and no wake zones will be in place temporarily.

3. Drivers/Operators- All boaters will be required to demonstrate working knowledge of outboard and trolling motors. We are working with TPWD to provide training for members on boating safety after we open. All operators must be 17 years of age or older.

4. Kayaks/ Canoes/ Small craft- members may use personal and store Kayaks, Canoes, and other Lake Owner approved small crafts for fishing or exercise. A $50 annual pass will apply to all other small crafts and a pre-use wash to remove any contamination will be required before each use. TLAC will not be responsible for any damage or theft of watercrafts left onsite.

5. Life Jackets and PFD’s- All members and guests must always wear life jackets or PFD’s (personal flotation devices) while in member or lake owned boats. This is for your safety. Motor shut-off safety harness must always be worn by any operators of outboard motors.

Members may store their personal, Lake Owner approved boats onsite free of charge until the new boat slips are complete. Members may also store their trolling motors onsite in our temporary building.

A $50 annual pass and safety inspection will be required for all member owned boats. TLAC will not be responsible for any damage or theft of watercrafts left onsite.

TLAC encourages all members to bring guests to the property to promote the club and gain new members. The rate for adult fishing guests over 18 will be $25 a day. Your guests must abide by all lake guidelines and must register with onsite staff prior to fishing. Members and their registered guests may utilize Marina Park for family gatherings and small family events free of charge, on a first-come, first-serve basis.

*$25 daily Guest rates only apply to fishing or boating.

Twin Lakes Anglers Club has contracted with 1st Capital Business Services at 310 E. Brazos Ave. West Columbia, TX 77486 to provide management services related to, but limited to:

1. Billing and receiving of member dues, guest charges, boat rentals, or any other accrued member charges.

2. Guest charges will be assessed on monthly basis via emailed statement of account.

3. Member contact and member customer service.

4. Club & Lake information.

5. Member dues and statement charges may be paid by click to pay invoice or in person by cash or check.

*Boat rentals and guest fees will be invoiced to you monthly, and no payments will be made onsite until we have our new Pro-shop and Maintenance Building completed.

Signing In and Signing Out

The "Sign In" area is in the temporary building at Marina Park. This is for your safety and the security of the property. If you wish to fish after the sun goes down or before it comes up, you must tell us before you decide to stay or arrive. All members and guests are required to sign in when they arrive and when you leave if possible. We are collecting data on utilization for fishery management.

Catch Form

We have placed "Catch Forms" in the fish box. Please fill one out as you leave on each trip so we can monitor the lakes fish sizes. All fish taken out by members need to be log on this form (Size, Type, Lake). This is the only way we can accurately set slot limits and manage the fishery.

License

These are Private Lakes and a Texas Fishing License is not required to fish these Lakes. The land you are fishing on is private property and any one found on the premises who does not have permission to be there will be prosecuted as a trespasser to the fullest extent of the law. The revenues from all fees charged will allow us to manage water levels, stock the proper levels of bait and fish, maintain the grounds, build piers, peninsulas, etc. Violations of any Rules or Laws (Federal, State or Twin Lakes Anglers Club) will cause membership to be canceled and all monies paid will be forfeited. No illegal drugs will be tolerated on this property. Please do your part to keep this property clean of all trash. (We have trash cans available to put your trash in before you leave).

If you smoke, Field Strip your cigarettes, and take your butts with you. DON'T TRASH THE LAKES!

Warnings and Expulsion from Club

Members that fail to follow Twin Lakes Anglers Club will be issued written and documented warnings for infractions and may be asked to complete safety or angler education programs to ensure future compliance. Members may be expelled from the club and all paid dues will be forfeited for major violations on a case-by-case basis. We ask all members and guests to behave accordingly to encourage a positive and family-friendly environment. Excessive drinking, drug use, or any other behavior detrimental to the Club will not be tolerated.

Memberships are sold as “Family Memberships “and are defined as:

• Member and spouse/partner.

• Member’s under 18 children.

• Member’s full time/part time college aged dependents living in or outside of home.

Amenities included for all members of TLAC

• Full access to all lakes.

• Access to private nature trail and nature park.

• Access to Marina Park for gatherings.

• Access to onsite, lake-owned rental boats.