Only remove the right pectoral fin of fish that you intend to take home, do not remove any fins when practicing catch and release. Striped Bass: No person shall possess any striped bass less than 28 inches or greater than or equal to 35 inches measured from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail. However, anglers fishing from a boat must follow the size and creel limits of the state in which the angler is licensed. Middle Fork of Kentucky River from Buckhorn Lake downstream to the Breathitt County line. Open Season: Open Year Round A set line is a line with one single or multi-barbed hook. This includes all embayments and tributaries, except the Blood River embayment in Kentucky.

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CLEAR CREEKBell CountyAll trout caught from October 1 through March 31 shall be immediately released and only artificial baits may be used during this period. *** Special Shore Areas: While fishing from shore in the following areas, above special shore posession limits apply: India Point Park in Providence, Conimicut Park in Warwick, Stone Bridge in Tiverton, East and West walls in Narragansett, Rocky Point in Warwick, Fort Adams in Newport, and Fort Wetherill in Jamestown, California Waterfowl & Upland Game & Public Lands, Georgia Alcohol & Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) Student Manual, Nevada Big Game Hunting Seasons & Applications, New Mexico Hunting Rules & Info – 2016-2017, RI Department of Environmental Management. 3 fish/person/day. A sport fishing trotline must be set at least three feet below the water’s surface. DOE RUN LAKEKenton CountyPossession or use of shad for bait is prohibited. Live bait fishes are defined as rough fish except blackside dace, palezone shiner, Cumerland darter, relict darter, tuxedo darter and redear sunfish less than 6 inches long. 7 fish/person/day. SHILLALAH CREEKBell CountyOutside the Cumberland Gap National Park as posted, only artificial baits with single hook shall be used. Lake Beshear, Caldwell County, ***American Shad: all state waters closed,  In 2020, commercial fishermen will be authorised to catch and retain bass with certain gears, in accordance with the specific limitations for each gear. CUMBERLAND RIVER upstream from Cumberland Falls and all tributaries: CUMBERLAND RIVER from Wolf Creek Dam to the Tennessee state lineAll licensed anglers must possess a trout permit on this portion of Cumberland River. Open Season: September 1 - December 31 90 bridge upstream to the Hwy. Minimum length: 16 inches The calendar period during which a species may be possessed or landed. LEFT FORK, BEAVER CREEKFloyd CountyAll trout caught from October 1 through March 31 must be immediately released and only artificial baits shall be used during this period. GOLDEN POND (Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area). ** The harvesting or possession of winter flounder is prohibited in Narragansett Bay north of the Colregs line (line from South Ferry Rd. ELKHORN CREEK in Franklin County from confluence of North and South forks downstream to Kentucky River: ELK SPRING CREEKWayne CountyAll trout caught from October 1 through March 31 must be immediately released and only artificial baits shall be used during this period. Rough River, below Rough River Dam to KY 54 bridge.

Only one blue or channel catfish longer than 25 inches may be kept daily on Barren River Lake, Dewey Lake, Fishtrap Lake and Taylorsville Lake.

If you are a resident or visitor to the state, please review the links below to ensure that you understand the rules, regulations and other guidelines. Official 2020 Delaware Fishing rules & regulations. Prohibition on egg-bearing females, Jonah Crab No License Required This (creel limit) section shall not be construed to restrict the number of legally acquired fish that may be kept in storage in the home or other storage facilities, or in a commercial storage facility where seafood is handled, stored, processed or marketed. An increased bag limit had been called for by various lobby groups such as the European Angling Alliance (EAA)  , Save Our Sea Bass  and the UK’s Angling Trust .