DFG Net Question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 08-20-2011, 09:18 AM

If you are checked by the DFG and you have ANY species of fish that has a minimum size limit you must have a net on board your boat. Most of our fish have size limits now, even things like scullpin, cabezon, and sheephead. YT and bonito don't have a size limit until you reach 5 fish. Be on the safe side, those folding nets don't take up much space and can save you an expensive ticket.

GregAndrew · 08-20-2011, 04:01 PM

Let's clear this up guys. It states "No person shall take finfish...", it doesn't say fish with size limits. The rule is made to also cover bycatch that may or may not be fish with size limits.

08-20-2011, 09:18 AM	#1
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	If you are checked by the DFG and you have ANY species of fish that has a minimum size limit you must have a net on board your boat. Most of our fish have size limits now, even things like scullpin, cabezon, and sheephead. YT and bonito don't have a size limit until you reach 5 fish. Be on the safe side, those folding nets don't take up much space and can save you an expensive ticket.

08-20-2011, 04:01 PM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Let's clear this up guys. It states "No person shall take finfish...", it doesn't say fish with size limits. The rule is made to also cover bycatch that may or may not be fish with size limits.