Knolls current conditions 7-14-21

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Good info Pat and, as usual, very well presented.

Before the barrier was set in place on the west end I used to drive to the fenced property line to launch my kayak. It was not uncommon to have to search for a parking place for my truck because so many people had parked there to climb the fence (sign? what sign??) and walk down to the rocky point. It was not uncommon to see several groups fishing from the shore there. During high water times they had several spots cleared of reeds/frags to allow for a hefty cast. I have also seen people hike down from the feeder roads (private) SW of the point. Something I have never seen or heard of is anyone being cited for trespassing or littering in that area. I believe most people do not consider their trespassing to be any kind of a risk, and they are probably right. If you have no respect for private property and there is no risk involved in trespassing -- why not? It is unfortunate that cement barriers have be placed to "enforce" respect for private property.

The same situation exists on the other side of the lake by the orchard property. The no trespassing signs are largely ignored by many fishermen. This is painful but... I gotta admit that I have from time to time been guilty of fishing there under a "no trespassing" sign. (May my sins be forgiven?) My violations have usually been brief as I slip in to grab a few surface slurping white bass. Nevertheless, a criminal is a criminal. When my sense of right and wrong prevails, I leave the area but I can soothe my conscience a bit by leaving the place a little bit cleaner than it was when I trespassed. As a reformed fisherman, I ain't gonna trespass no more.

Respect for private property will benefit all of us; those who choose to trespass and litter hurt all of us.

I'm done.

I used to like to launch in that spot next to the fence line too.  But quit after discovering some "types" trying to get into my vehicle when I sneaked up on em from the water.  Can't believe how many times I saw guys going through or over the fence right next to the no trespassing signs...as if they did not apply to them.  Also got lots of pictures of violators and the trash they left behind...on the other side of the posted signs.