Idaho Admin. Code r. 13.01.11.700

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 13.01.11.700 - COMMERCIAL FISHING LICENSES, TAGS, AND APPLICATIONS
01.Commercial Fishing Licenses Requirements. No person shall set, operate, or fish with commercial gear unless they possess a valid commercial fishing license or are assisting in the presence of a licensee.
a. Commercial Fishing Species. The holder of a valid commercial fishing license may engage in commercial fishing for Bullfrog, Crayfish, or unprotected species from the Minnow or Sucker families.
b. Commercial Fishing Locations. Commercial harvest is allowed only in the Snake River and its main stem impoundments from Hells Canyon Dam upstream to the confluence of the North and South Forks, Palisades Reservoir, Lake Lowell, Black Canyon Reservoir, Blackfoot Reservoir, and the Bear River and its main stem impoundments from Utah state line upstream to and including Alexander Reservoir.
02.Commercial Fishing License Application. Application for a commercial fishing license may occur using a form provided by the Department. Should the license be approved, or conditionally approved, commercial fishing may occur after licenses and tags are secured.
03.Commercial Gear Tags. No person may set, operate, lift, or fish commercial gear unless such gear has attached thereto a valid commercial gear tag from the Department, except that no tag needs to be attached to conventional rod and reel fishing tackle used for commercial fishing.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 13.01.11.700

Effective July 1, 2024