It
is the responsibility of each fisherman to know and
obey the fishing regulations for the state and in many
cases the specific river you are fishing that day. Further,
many of the regulations are subject to change throughout
the year due to fish catch statistics, water levels,
ie low flow closures, bait restrictions, and other factors.
We
all must be stewards of our fisheries and follow the
rules if we expect our sport to survive.
Fines
for breaking the regulations can be substantial and
some even include jail time so it is very important
for you to know the rules BEFORE you step on the river.
Enforcement officers will not give you a break for arguing
"that you didnt know". |
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DFW
Websites - Every state in the country publishes its fishing
rules and regulations at its DFW website. Some of these websites
publish weekly fishing reports as well and several even let
you purchase your fishing license online. Here are a few examples:
- California
- http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/sportfishing.html
- Oregon
- http://www.dfw.state.or.us/ODFWhtml/InfoCntrFish/InfoCntrFish.html
- Washington
- http://wdfw.wa.gov/
- Idaho
- http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/fishgame.html
- Alaska
- http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/statewide/sf_home.cfm
- British
Columbia - http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/
- Michigan
- http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364---,00.html
- Ohio
- http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/fishing/default.htm
- Pennsylvania
- http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/fishin1.htm
- New
York - http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/recfshl4.html
- Wisconsin
Poacher
Hotlines - Enforcement of the rules and regulations depends
on us as much as it does the police and rangers. As much as
we would all like to see sufficient numbers of enforcement
personnel on all of our rivers, the reality is that state
budgets preclude full coverage. So in many cases, we need
to be the eyes and ears of enforcement. If you see someone
breaking the law you should report it immediately.
- Oregon
: 1-800-452-7888
- Washington
: 1-800-477-6224
- Idaho
: 1-800-632-5999
- California:
1-888-334-2258
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