Comment on FR Doc # 2012-21745

Placing Eagle Lake trout on the endangered species list would not only impact the way of life of many Lassen County residents but would also impact the local economy in a big way. Many people travel to Eagle Lake to fish from all over the world. This provides an economic boost to Lassen County, which is a county that is economically depressed to begin with. With the 2 fish limit and how many-and how often-the lake is stocked, it's hard to believe that the numbers have been declining enough in recent years to warrant a fishing ban. The focus shouldn't be on fishing, it should be on finalizing the restoration of Pine Creek, the fish's historical spawning grounds.