Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 188-55-30 - Fishing in the Sheepscot River, Lincoln CountyIt shall be unlawful to use any type of net or seine in the Sheepscot River and its tributaries between the WiscassetNorth Edgecomb Bridge and the so-called Headtide Dam at Alna.
Exceptions:
1. The fishing of lamprey eels within these waters shall be under the direction of the Commissioner of Marine Resources who may issue permits to take lamprey eels at places and by means designated by him or her.2. This section does not apply to the taking of river herring under any other law or regulation.3. Elver fyke or dip nets may be fished in the Sheepscot River for the harvest of elvers only. Persons issued an elver license in accordance with 12 M.R.S. §6505-A or §6302-A and who fish in accordance with current elver laws and regulations are not in violation of this regulation.13-188 C.M.R. ch. 55, § 30