Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 12/10/1992

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Platform Fishing ::' -' .... 11'~ Section: Cantilevered Platfo~ ~n, mm~m~ 16 to ~" high, 1. Platforms should slope away from the water at a 2% back grade. Small platforms next to shallow water should have a curb stop 2 to 4 inches high on the water side. Larger platforms and those next to deep water should have railings. The platform should be accessible with the transition from the platform to the access path completely smooth, and a hinged approach ramp to compensate for any shifting of the fishing structure. 2. Platforms should have a minimum frontage of 5 feet per person and a minimum depth of g feet, 3. Platforms are most commonly made of treated lumber with concrete footings supporting the structure. 4, The path to the parking/transit area should be accessible. 5, A raised surface for seating or as a table for tackle should be 16 to 22 inches high Pier and Bulkhead Fishing Fro nt~e 4 ft. per~ peraon min. 8 ft. min.-' -- width 1. Piers can be floating or stationary. ~ 32//Handrail or H4 ~ /I ,~ tLl, , N., ...Z.__42 Guarc~rail ',,',,'.':', :": ~' Bulkhead Water The Department of Natural Resources has a floating pier design that is built by Minnesota Prison Industries that works well on most lakes in Minnesota. The length of the pier is based upon the particular lake conditions; appropriate railings are included. Each angler should have 4 feet of frontage. To fish safely from both sides, a pier should be at least 8 feet wide. The pier should be accessible with the transition from the platform to the access path completely smooth, and a hinged approach ramp to compensate for any shitSing of the fishing structure. Bulkheads may be appropriate in some areas or existing bulkheads can be made compatible for fishing, bulk- heads should have curb stops and appropriate railings, page 2