W. Va. Code R. § 58-62-7

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 58-62-7 - Legal Collection Methods
7.1. Cast nets may be used to catch bait fish for commercial sale if such nets do not exceed 12 feet in radius and have a square mesh not smaller than one-quarter inch nor larger than one inch.
7.2. Dip nets may be used to catch bait fish for commercial sale if such nets do not exceed 36 square feet in overall area and have a mesh not smaller than one-quarter inch.
7.3. Minnow traps may be used to catch bait fish for commercial sale provided the opening of such traps is not larger than one inch in diameter.
7.4. Seines may be used to catch bait fish for commercial sale if such seines do not exceed four feet in depth, eight feet in length, and have a mesh not smaller than one-quarter inch.
7.5. Any minnow trap that is left unattended must have a waterproof and legible tag bearing the licensee's name and address and must be tended at least once every 24 hours.

W. Va. Code R. § 58-62-7