Lake Erie United (LEU) is a socially responsible community who strongly supports the efforts of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the common goal of eliminating the illegal snagging of trout & salmon and promotion of ethical sport fishing techniques.
Snatching/Snagging means taking fish that have not taken or attempted to take bait or artificial lure into their mouth, by impaling the fish with one or more hooks or similar devices, whether or not baited, into any part of their body. Snatching is indicated by repeated or exaggerated jerking motions of the fishing rod. Snagging, lifting, and single hook snagging are types of snagging.
To help do our environmental duty and keep our precious tributaries clean of illegal activity, we ask all LEU members to report any environmental violation witnessed. To do this, please call 1-800-TIPP DEC (1-800-847-7332) or email
[email protected] the subject title "Report an environmental violation". The DEC will always keep your identity safe and confidential.
DEC Regional Office Directory: http://www.dec.ny.gov/about/558.html
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission http://fishandboat.com/
A special thank you to all LEU members who aid in the prevention of illegal activity each and every day of the year. It is the combined efforts of individuals like yourself and the DEC that can really make a difference.