Truesdale Lake Fishing Survey

Truesdale Lake Fishing Survey

We would like to know more about fishing at Truesdale Lake - Part 1 is about if you fish and Part 2 is how you feel about fishing at Truesdale Lake.
Which Truesdale Lake association are you a member of?

TLPOATEAVreeland/LovecrossLake Shore Drive unaffiliatedNot a member of a Truesdale Lake association
Do you or your family members fish on Truesdale Lake?

YesNo
Do you invite guests to fish on Truesdale Lake?

YesNo
If you, your family members, or guests don't fish on Truesdale Lake then you can skip to PART 2 below.
How often do you, your family members, or guests fish?

Weekly or moreA few times a monthMonthlyA few times a yearNot often but not neverWe don't fish (skip to part 2 of survey)
Where do you, your family members, or guests fish from?

A BoatMy dock or shorelineA neighbor's dock or shorelineAn association dock or shorelineThe dam bridgeThe dam areaBelow the dam
In what season(s) do you, your family members, or guests fish?

SpringSummerFallWinter
What time(s) of day do you typically fish?

morningafternoonevening
What do you use as bait?

WormsFishMeatArtificial luresTied FliesOther
Do you fish...

alonewith another personin a group
What fish do you generally catch?
What fish would you like to catch?
Part 2

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about fishing and the impact of fishing on the residents and wildlife of Truesdale Lake:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I enjoy fishing on Truesdale Lake.
I like seeing people fish on Truesdale Lake.
Truesdale Lake fishermen generally are responsible citizens.
Truesdale Lake fishermen generally clean up after themselves.
I believe there are fishermen who come from outside the membership area to fish here.
I believe there are fishermen who come from outside the membership area to launch boats here.
I would like a way to easily identify whether fishermen on Lake Truesdale are permitted fish here such as a fishing tag or sticker.
I have witnessed damage or injury caused by fishing tackle or line on the lake, shoreline or islands.
Signs should be posted at spots around the lake such as the dam and the boat launch to educate people about our fishing rules and regulations plus the NY State Fishing license laws.

Did you know that New York State requires a freshwater fishing license for everyone 16 years and older who fishes on a pond, lake, or river in the state?

YesNo
Please let us know if you have any comments or feedback about fishing on Truesdale Lake that we have not asked about. Or if you'd like to expand or clarify your answers to the questions above.
Would you be interested in being a member of a Truesdale Lake Fishing and Boating committee/advisory board if the associations agree to form one?

YesNo
The 2020/21 NY State Fishing Brochure is here. It has information on how to get a fishing license and answers to some frequently asked questions about NY State fishing licenses.

Visit this site to purchase a NY State fishing license online.
Please leave your name and email address if you would like us to contact you regarding any questions. This is optional but helpful.

If you answered "yes" to the question above and are interested in information about joining a Truesdale Lake Fishing and Boating committee/advisory board, please leave your name and email so we can get in touch with you.
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