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2009 Lake Whatcom Motor Restriction

Unfortunately, 2009 is the year that the County ordinance goes into effect in addition to last year's City Ordinance. For those that are not aware of the motor restriction, all carbureted 2-stroke engines (9.9 hp and greater) are now banned from Lake Whatcom. To be compliant, the engine must be certified and labeled as meeting the 2006 or later year United States EPA emissions standards as specified in Title 40, Code of Regulations, Part 91.

Since it was a City ordinance last year, the Sheriff's Department had no jurisdiction, therefore there was little to no enforcement. I spoke to the Deputy in charge of the Whatcom County Sheriff's Dept. Marine Patrol division yesterday to check my facts and they are in fact going to enforce the restriction this year. This involves being "terminated" from the lake and receiving a fine. The exact amount of the fine is still being determined at the Whatcom County Courthouse.

This is obviously a bummer but I wanted the anglers on here to be informed. I would hate to see someone's weekend fishing trip or tournament ruined by getting kicked off the lake and receiving a hefty fine. I will provide updates as I receive more information.

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Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on April 1, 2009 at 3:05pm
WOW nice analogy, I haven't fished Whatcom but 5 times and I would rather fish there than Banks anyday of the week trading big 4 and 5 pounders for 2 pounders, yeah that is stooping to going to the bottom of the barrell.
Tag Watson said:
I believe there are quite a few anglers in your club who have motors that comply with the current regulations. I'm sure they will let you guys team up with them.

Passing up Whatcom in June to fish Banks is like dumping Megan Fox to go out with Hillary Clinton. Just my opinion.....

RFatt16 said:
That's a good idea Mike. I might have to do the same. Banks should be fun mid june

Mike Peters said:
Looks like I'll be missing out on our club trny also. Guess I will either fish ABA Silver or pre-fish Banks for the Federation.
Permalink Reply by Mike Peters on April 1, 2009 at 4:13pm
Totally agree with ya Tag, but that weekend is my sons birthday and already told him he was gonna be fishing Whatcom with me. Not about to tell him he cant fish on his birthday weekend cuz dads wants to backseat with somebody else. So we will be off to another lake.
Permalink Reply by Matt Krumdiack on April 3, 2009 at 11:06am
Hey tag it's been a while but a new boat is in my neer future and I would like your expertise on the subject and we need to get back out fishing.
Permalink Reply by RFatt16 on April 4, 2009 at 11:53am
Come on Tag, You know I would never dump off my future wife Megan for Hillary.
Now you set the gauntlet, I'm gonna come out in my livingston with a trolling motor if all else fails. LOL

Dan- I have an '96 150 EFI- Do you think it has a chance of passing emissions, Where would i get it checked at???
Permalink Reply by Daniel on April 4, 2009 at 5:34pm
Thats what I also want to know. Will any EFI be usable or what? Year..emissions..??? How does that work

RFatt16 said:
Come on Tag, You know I would never dump off my future wife Megan for Hillary.
Now you set the gauntlet, I'm gonna come out in my livingston with a trolling motor if all else fails. LOL

Dan- I have an '96 150 EFI- Do you think it has a chance of passing emissions, Where would i get it checked at???

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