Nongame Device - Set hook

Description

A single hook and line attached to bushes, limbs, poles, sticks or similar structures. Each set hook must be labeled with customer name and customer ID number.

No game fish (except bream, excluding redbreast, cut into two or more equal parts), live bait or any bait other than bait listed below shall be used with trotlines, set hooks and jugs: soap, doughballs, (nongame fish or bream, excluding redbreast, cut into two or more equal parts), shrimp, grapes or meat scraps (which may not include insects, worms and other invertebrates).

Permits/Regulations

A permit is required to fish up to 50 hooks (50 hook limit). Persons 65 years or older or under age 16 are not required to purchase a Set Hook Permit. Set hooks must be marked with name and customer ID number.

Hours/Seasons

Must be removed prior to one hour after official sunrise each day and cannot be reattached prior to one hour before official sunset.

License Requirements:

A fishing license is required of all persons who fish nongame fishing devices. Some devices are not permitted on certain waters.

Additional tags and permits required:

A Set Hook Permit (PDF) is required (1 permit per licensee; allows up to 50 hooks subjective to body of water).

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