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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . etc. After thresholds are set, fishing quality can be maintained largely by implementing recommended actions list- ed in the Water Quality, Quantity, Wildlife, and Land Use chapters. 7.3.3 OBJECTIVE: Review, Revise and Improve Existing Fishing and Boating Information and Regulations Once the carrying capacity or limits of accept- able change have been established, restric- tion on commercial rafting and fishing outfit- ters may have to be implemented by the BLM, USFS and CDOW. Recommended Actions 1. DEVELOP RECREATIONAL MAPS FOR PUBLIC Create a detailed recreation map or maps providing information in order to promote safety and understanding of the river and tributaries, and protect riparian areas and other sensitive environmental areas, disperse users and direct them to areas which can tolerate higher levels of use, reduce trespass, and ensure use of proper access points. The following top- ics should be addressed: · River and Tributary Public Access for Fishing/Boating/General Use · Navigation assistance and hazard identification · Explanation of river ethics · Identification of Sensitive Environmental Areas The map(s) should be a cooperative effort between the agencies managing the land, private landowners and those promoting tourism, and distributed free or for a small fee (to cover costs) at information booths, hotels, shops, and access facilities. (also see Land Use chapter) 2. REVIEW /REVISE FISHING AND BOATING REGULATIONS The Fishery Conditions Study should fol- low review of the current CDOW regula- tions governing the watershed. Improved environmental conditions in the aquatic and riparian habitats do not necessarily mean an improvement in recreational fishing. Stricter regulations may be required in some areas, where as other areas may be eased. Some portions of the Eagle River may need such designa- tions as "fly fishing-catch and release only", while allowing bait and spin fishing in other areas. The Arrowhead CDOW lease currently has this designa- tion. The CDOW may also need to improve enforcement of bag limits and regulations. Real restriction of commercial outfitters would involve a change in jurisdiction along the River, as commercial outfitters currently are not permitted by a govern- ment land management agency if they only use private land to launch and take- out. Private users could also be permit- ted to control amount of use and ensure a basic knowledge level. A "fee for use" could also be implemented for private use that could help fund management programs. Regulatory revisions or actions of any type should be carefully considered and should not be imple- mented without sound justification. 7.3.4 OBJECTIVE: Improve and Create Appropriate Public Access for Recreation This purpose of this objective is to improve public access points that exist now and grad- ually add new access points, where appropri- ate, to accommodate growing demand. The objective is not to provide unlimited pub- lic access to every tributary and all along the 57