6 CRR-NY 10.5NY-CRR
6 CRR-NY 10.5
6 CRR-NY 10.5
10.5 Taking smelt or suckers with a scap or dip net.
(a) No person shall take smelt or suckers:
(1) unless they possess a valid fishing license or are entitled to fish without a license;
(2) other than in specially designated waters listed in Table A of subdivision (b) of this section;
(3) with more than one net when taking smelt or suckers with a scap or dip net;
(4) with a net exceeding 14 inches in diameter if it is round form or exceeding 13 inches by 13 inches if it is square form, except that a scap or dip net of any size may be used in Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Niagara River and their tributaries where permitted by Table A of subdivision (b) of this section;
(5) in excess of the quantity specified in Table A of subdivision (b) of this section; and
(6) other than during the open season or daily time limits specified in Table A of subdivision (b) of this section.
(b) Table A—Taking smelt or suckers with a scap or dip net.
| Waters | Species | Open Season | Daily Hours and Limit | Tributaries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | Tupper Lake | Smelt | Anytime | Sunset to sunset 8 quarts | Lake and Bog River upstream to Route 421 |
| (2) | Canandaigua Lake Canadice Lake Hemlock Lake Keuka Lake Seneca Lake Cayuga Lake Owasco Lake | Smelt | Anytime | Sunset to sunset 8 quarts | All tributaries from lake upstream to first barrier impassable by fish except Catharine Creek (Seneca Lake); and upstream of the old Lehigh Valley Railroad Bridge in Naples Creek (Canandaigua Lake) |
| (3) | Indian Lake Fulton Chain except Seventh Lake and its tributaries, East Caroga Lake, West Caroga Lake except Mead Creek from mouth upstream to State Route 29A | Smelt | April 1 through May 15 | 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8 quarts | All tributaries from lake upstream to first barrier impassable by fish |
| (4) | Hudson River upstream to Troy Dam and Mohawk River from Crescent Dam upstream to dam at junction of Barge Canal and Mohawk River in City of Rome | Smelt and suckers | Anytime | Anytime—any number | All tributaries from river upstream to first barrier impassable by fish |
| (5) | Marine District | Smelt | Anytime | Sunset to sunset 10 quarts | All tributaries upstream to extent of tidal influence |
| (6) | Lake Erie | Smelt | Anytime | 8 quarts | All tributaries from lake upstream to first barrier impassable by fish |
| (7) | Lake Ontario Niagara River | Smelt | Anytime | 8 quarts | All tributaries from lake upstream to first barrier impassable by fish |
| (8) | Cayuga Lake | Suckers | Anytime | Any number | All tributaries from the lake upstream to first impassable barrier by fish |
| (9) | Seneca Lake | Suckers | Anytime | Any number | All tributaries upstream to first barrier impassable by fish except Catharine Creek |
| (10) | Canandaigua Lake | Suckers | Anytime | Any number | All tributaries except Naples Creek where netting is prohibited upstream of the old Lehigh Valley Railroad bridge |
6 CRR-NY 10.5
Current through October 15, 2021
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