Section 5 AAC 70.030 - Methods, means, and general provisions - Finfish(a) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter or by an emergency order issued under AS 16.05.060, the provisions in this section apply to finfish sport fishing in the Northwestern Area.(b) In all waters, multiple hooks with a gap between the point and shank greater than one-half inch may be used for taking fish other than salmon.(c) A spear or bow and arrow may be used to take suckers and burbot. Unless prohibited in 5 AAC 70.011, northern pike and whitefish, except sheefish, may be speared by a person who is completely submerged at any time, and, from September 1 through April 30, may be taken by spear or bow and arrow.Eff. 3/15/95, Register 133; am 5/19/2004, Register 170; am 3/14/2009, Register 189; am 4/13/2013, Register 206Authority:AS 16.05.060
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