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NOTICE OF UPDATE TO MLA RULES (EXCERPT)
The following rules were amended on April 26th, 2022 at the Board of Directors Annual Meeting
All watercraft that can be propelled on the water requires two stickers. There will be a routine inspection this Summer, to verify and notify owners that do not have boat stickers. Violaters may be ticketed, towed, or have a violation issued by the NC Wildlife Commission
Electric Motors Only, with No Wake on our lake No businesses on the Lake No selling access No boat tours No paid tours No boat rentals (kayaks, canoes, paddle boats)
Proof of residency and boat ownership for stickers No fishing/casting within 10ft of watercraft (docked or otherwise) Lake is patrolled, and inspected by lake volunteer drones. This includes compliance for sticker inspection, dam maintenance, and such. ABSOLUTELY NO CLEARING OF MCFADYEN LAKE LAND. MOST shorelines are owned by the McFayden Lake Association, when clearing does occur, vegetation should remain 18 inches tall at the shoreline, and thinning and limbing of trees should go from ground level to a maximum of 18 feet above ground. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL REQUESTS FOR CLEARING OF VEGETATION TO mcfaydenlake@gmail.com FOR APPROVAL. This also goes for piers, docks, retaining walls, fountains and bulkheads Retaining walls must be approved by the MLA Board of Directors, requested in writing and approved. Fines may be imposed by the MLA Board Members, or its representatives, of $100 per day, until corrected, the procedure will include a hearing and appeals process via video meeting, or in writing. Violation meetings will be monthly, when violations are issued violators will receive notice of when their violation meeting will take place.
Swimming is discouraged due to pollutants, geese are a large contributing factor. MLA is not responsible for any water accidents No feeding geese, geese pollute the lake with their fecal matter, and feeding them causes an increase in unsafe fecal coliform tests. No releasing of carp, koi or other non-native/invasive species Catch and release for any Largemouth Bass over 16 inches! If you plan to mount your catch, please take photos/measurements and have a replica made.
No planting of lilypads or other aqutic plants No fishing or walking on the Mcfayden Lake Dam No dumping leaves into the lake No fish structures, fountain, or decorations/light in the Lake Water No guest memberships or unaccompanied visitors Non-members have caused many issues for our members, including theft of property, damage to property and other reckless violations Fines have been put in place for MLA member who allow guest access to the lake.
- Short-Term Rentals "Airbnb, Vrbo & etc." are NOT considered MLA members and anyone renting the property is considered a guest.
All members are cautioned that appropriate fishing and boat licenses are required
NIGHT FISHING IS NOT PERMITTED.
• Each member of the McFayden Lake Association is allowed to keep 3 Bass and unlimited Crappie each day provided that: the bass are under 16 inches.
• Guests are allowed to fish provided that the McFayden Lake Association Member is present. Guests are not allowed to keep any fish.
• The McFayden Lake Association Member is held responsible for all action of their guests.
• Carp of all size Should be removed from the lake
Violators of McFayden Lake Rules
may be ticketed, towed and/or their membership revoked
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