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Fish Report for 5-31-2012

Gaffing a keeper Salmon

5-31-2012
CDFG

Question: Is it legal to gaff a keeper salmon in the ocean instead of using a net?

Answer: Anglers fishing from boats are required to carry landing nets that are a minimum of 18 inches in diameter. It would be best to always land fish with minimum size limits or special regulations with a landing net to avoid killing the fish in case it must be released. Anglers can be cited for violating CCR Title 14, Section 28.65(d) if they gaff an undersized salmon.


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