Catching Spot In Traps Is Illegal

[onefishnfool]

Originally Posted by Fish Nut

Cast nets are legal in Maryland, the specifics on mesh and such is on the DNR web site.

Cast nets are legal to catch "bait" fish. Don't get caught with a "hook and line only" fish in that net.

[Fish Nut]

Originally Posted by onefishnfool

Cast nets are legal to catch "bait" fish. Don't get caught with a "hook and line only" fish in that net.

You are correct. Harvesting a designated hook and line only fish with a cast net is not permitted. If such a fish were caught in the net it would have to be returned to the water promptly.

[reds]

Originally Posted by Fish Nut

You are correct. Harvesting a designated hook and line only fish with a cast net is not permitted. If such a fish were caught in the net it would have to be returned to the water promptly.

Spot are not bait fish in Maryland.

[CaptMikeS]

Mike - thanks for the info.