Gaffing a keeper Salmon
by CDFG
5-31-2012
(916) 445-0411
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Question: Is it legal to gaff a keeper salmon in the ocean instead of using a net?
Answer: Anglers fishing from boats are required to carry landing nets that are a minimum of 18 inches in diameter. It would be best to always land fish with minimum size limits or special regulations with a landing net to avoid killing the fish in case it must be released. Anglers can be cited for violating CCR Title 14, Section 28.65(d) if they gaff an undersized salmon.
Answer: Anglers fishing from boats are required to carry landing nets that are a minimum of 18 inches in diameter. It would be best to always land fish with minimum size limits or special regulations with a landing net to avoid killing the fish in case it must be released. Anglers can be cited for violating CCR Title 14, Section 28.65(d) if they gaff an undersized salmon.
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