R657-56-6. Walk-In Fishing Access Requirements.

(1) Private property enrolled in the WIFA Program must provide suitable fishing waters and fish to support the recreational lease activity described in the WAFA recreational lease agreement, and:

(a) contain a minimum 0.25 miles of stream or river;

(b) contain a minimum 5 acres of pond; or

(c) the property provides an access corridor to comparable fishing waters on isolated public land open to public fishing.

(2)(a) Division personnel shall evaluate proposed WIFA property to determine if the property provides suitable fishing waters and fish.

(b) If the property is approved for the designated recreational lease activity, the division and private landowner may enter into the WIFA recreational lease agreement as provided in Section R657-56-4.