7 Del. Admin. Code § 3300-3303

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 3300-3303 - Method of Take

(Penalty Section 7Del.C.§ 1304)

1.0 Non-tidal Waters. It is unlawful for any person to take fish from the non-tidal waters of this State, except by means of hook and line while under the immediate observation of the person using same. Carp, any species of snakehead (Family Channidae) and shad may be taken as set forth otherwise in this regulation.

2.0 Carp. It is unlawful for any person to take carp, except by the following methods: hook and line; bow and arrow; and spear. Carp may be taken with a seine from freshwater ponds and non-tidal streams with permission from the Director and under the supervision of a representative of the Division.

3.0 Shad. Except as otherwise provided by law, it is unlawful for any person to take shad, except by hook and line, provided said line has no more than two (2) lures attached. Each lure may have no more than one (1) single pointed hook.

4.0 Snakehead. It is lawful to take northern snakehead fish (Channa argus) or blotched snakehead fish (Channa maculata) from non-tidal waters of this State with hook and line; bow and arrow; and spear.

5.0 Snagging of Game Fish. It is unlawful for any person to fish in the non-tidal waters of this State with hooks (single, double or treble) knowingly used to snag or otherwise catch or attempt to snag or otherwise catch any game fish by hooking said game fish in any part of the anatomy other than in the mouth.

6.0 Fish Ladders. It is unlawful for any person to fish within ten (10) feet of an entrance or exit of a fish ladder or to remove fish from any fish ladder between March 15 and May 30.

7 Del. Admin. Code § 3300-3303

3 DE Reg. 289 (8/1/99)
16 DE Reg. 788 (01/01/13)