Do you need a net?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Johnny Hirn · 05-29-2017, 12:16 AM

I read in the regulations booklet that vessels must carry a landing net. Does this apply to kayaks as well?

Saba Slayer · 05-29-2017, 06:32 AM

Why would it be different for kayaks...?
Yes...the regulations say that you are supposed to carry a net with an 18" opening when fishing in saltwater in order to help in the release of undersize fish...Many anglers just carry one of the Promar folding nets to be in compliance.

Dingokevin · 05-29-2017, 09:23 AM

Been stopped 5x by dfw out at lj never asked to see a net.

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Mahigeer · 05-29-2017, 10:00 AM

Seems the warden/s were not aware of the regulation.

A lot of time the application of the law is to the discretion of the wardens.

taggermike · 05-29-2017, 10:15 AM

I believe if you have any fish with a minimum size limit you have to have as net. Mike

summers in kuwait · 05-29-2017, 10:38 AM

When I used to live in NorCal, this was often enforced, especially when salmon fishing. Most guys would have the net out in a rod holder. I've been asked once in the big bay. I'll usually bring a complying folding net and store down below.

FISH11 · 05-29-2017, 11:05 AM

I carry a folding promar net just to be legal and it's stored along side the bait tank or anywhere in the back of the kayak. I can't remember ever using it.

05-29-2017, 12:16 AM	#1
Johnny Hirn Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 76	Do you need a net?? I read in the regulations booklet that vessels must carry a landing net. Does this apply to kayaks as well?

05-29-2017, 06:32 AM	#2
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,855	Kayaks Why would it be different for kayaks...? Yes...the regulations say that you are supposed to carry a net with an 18" opening when fishing in saltwater in order to help in the release of undersize fish...Many anglers just carry one of the Promar folding nets to be in compliance. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

05-29-2017, 11:05 AM	#7
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	I carry a folding promar net just to be legal and it's stored along side the bait tank or anywhere in the back of the kayak. I can't remember ever using it. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

05-29-2017, 09:23 AM	#3
Dingokevin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 267	Been stopped 5x by dfw out at lj never asked to see a net. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

05-29-2017, 10:00 AM	#4
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	Seems the warden/s were not aware of the regulation. A lot of time the application of the law is to the discretion of the wardens.

05-29-2017, 10:15 AM	#5
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I believe if you have any fish with a minimum size limit you have to have as net. Mike

05-29-2017, 10:38 AM	#6
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	When I used to live in NorCal, this was often enforced, especially when salmon fishing. Most guys would have the net out in a rod holder. I've been asked once in the big bay. I'll usually bring a complying folding net and store down below.