Fishery management teams use information gathered in fishery surveys as well as public input to determine regulations. The end result are regulations designed to provide specific types of fishing. Not all regulations are the same across the state because not all lakes are the same. Different lakes have different potentials. The kind of fishing opportunity that fishery managers attempt to provide is based on what is locally available and what a specific lake is suitable for. Look for specific regulations posted at boat ramps and other areas when fishing a new lake. If you see signs that list regulations different from the statewide regulations, pay attention! Only lakes, rivers and streams with alternative regulations have regulations posted!