Fishing

Fishing Rates - Effective April 1, 2013

Public Yearly Pass - $100 Primary / $50 Additional Family  Member

Monthly $50 Per Person

Weekly $15 Per Person

Daily $5 Per Person

No charge for motel guests and renters.

Passes may be purchased at the front desk of the lodge.




Please click the link below for information regarding the lake survey.
Survey Announcement.pdf

In early April, Rainbow Head Farms stocked Alpine Lake with 500 rainbow trout, each measuring 15 -18 inches and weighing 1 to 1 1/2 pounds. Crappie and yellow perch will be stocked sometime later this summer.


Fishing Regulations
Alpine Lake welcomes you to our 150-acre lake. We invite you to fish in quiet seclusion, free from loud motorized boat encounters. Alpine Lake is operated and maintained for the enjoyment of Property Owners, their families and guests. It also is made available to motel guests, seasonal renters and Preston County residents who may fish providing they have purchased fishing permits at the lodge. Please comply with the following restrictions and have an enjoyable outing.


Fees

1. Property Owners and their accompanied guest - No charge.
2. Class "A" Members - No charge
3. Alpine Lake Renters and Motel Guests - No Charge
4. ALPOA and ALPUC Employees and immediate family members - No Charge
5. Preston County residents–Season Pass ($100; $50 for each family member over 12 years of age)
6. Non-resident boat launch fee–Season Pass holders -$50
7. Daily Boat trailer parking–upper parking lot only - No Charge Fishing Permits may be obtained at the Ruby Lodge front desk. Children under the age of 13 years of age do not require a permit but must be accompanied by an adult. A complimentary Fishing Permit may be obtained for those who are not required to pay fees at the Ruby Lodge front desk.

Restrictions

1. Fishing boats may not exceed 17 feet in length and be powered by electric trolling motors not greater than 1½ horsepower. Boats affixed with gasoline engines regardless of configuration are strictly prohibited.
2. Restricted Areas: The following areas may NOT be used for fishing.
   A.)  The golf course area including the Numbers 10 and 11 fairways and greens, and within 100 feet of the shoreline.
   B.)  The Boathouse area from the north side of the boat launch ramp to the dam side of the Boathouse including the picnic area and the boathouse dock (sidewalk)
   C.)  Within 100 feet of the shoreline below and to either side of the playground.
   D.)  Within 100 feet of the shoreline below and to either side of the beach swimming area.
   E.)  The causeway at the north end of the lake.
   F.)  Any area posted with "No Fishing" signs.
3. No more than two fishing poles (lines) per person permitted.
4. Daily Creel Limits: Daily creel limits shall be as follows:
   Sunfish and Bluegills: No limit
   Perch, Crappie: Three per day – 8 inch min.
   Trout: Two per day
   Bass: Two per day (greater than 12 and less than 15 inches – see below)
5. Bass Restrictions: In addition to the daily creel limits, all Bass kept must be at least twelve inches but not greater than fifteen inches in length. All Bass either under or over this slot size must be returned to the lake.
6. All Bass caught during the spawning season (April 15 to the week before Memorial Day) must be returned to the lake.
7. Limitations on Live Bait Use. No live bait may be used during the spawning season, i.e., from April 15th to the week before Memorial Day.

Catch-and Release-Program
You are encouraged to participate in the Catch-and Release Program for game fish. Please consider the following guidelines.

1. Time is important. Play and release fish as quickly as possible to reduce unnecessary stress.
2. Keep the fish in the water as much as possible and use forceps or needle nose pliers to remove the hook.
3. Handle the fish with bare, wet hands. Do not squeeze the fish and do not put your fingers in the eyes or gills, or cause scale loss.
4. The best way to handle any fish caught in Alpine Lake is to place the thumb over the fish's lower lip and lift it straight up. Remove the hook and return the fish to water. Do not bend the lower jaw or try to hold the fish horizontally using this method. You may seriously injure the fish. Grasping the fish under the gills or otherwise handling the fish is not recommended. When releasing the fish, hold it gently under the water until it is ready to swim away on its own.