Trap Net State Regulation

Commencing in 2002, nets shall be marked as follows

• All trap nets must be marked with a staff buoy on the pot with at least four (4) feet exposed above the surface of the water with a red or orange flag no less than twelve (12) inches by twelve (12) inches bearing the license number of the fisher and affixed to the top of the staff.
• In addition, the king anchor and inside end of the lead shall be marked with a red or orange float not less than one (1) gallon in size.
• Trap nets shall have a four and one-half (4.5) inch (stretch) minimum pot mesh size, except: trap nets of four and one-quarter (4.25) inches pot mesh size or greater may be used if they were used within 1836 treaty waters prior to May 31, 2000.
• Small mesh trap nets having a two and one-half (2.5) to three (3.0) inch (stretch) pot mesh size may be used for fishing for yellow perch, chubs, or other appropriate species as authorized by CORA.
• The TFC shall conduct a review study to determine whether a ninety (90) foot depth restriction for trap nets is appropriate and make recommendations to the parties concerning depth restriction regulations.