juveniles harvesting - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

govomit · 07-28-2020, 08:51 AM

Last Friday 7/24/20 there was a lobster boat around the LJ kelp setting/hauling traps. They were getting only juvenile kelp fish and I didn't see any released back.
Is this legal? If yes, is this sustainable and responsible?

FullFlavorPike · 07-28-2020, 08:59 AM

DFW used to run a Q/A column. You could look around the DFW website and see if it exists.

NICKWORN · 07-28-2020, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by govomit

Last Friday 7/24/20 there was a lobster boat around the LJ kelp setting/hauling traps. They were getting only juvenile kelp fish and I didn't see any released back.
Is this legal? If yes, is this sustainable and responsible?

Looked like they were harvesting Sculpin, i couldn't see for sure but i know i saw them toss a ton of shorties back last Friday.

07-28-2020, 08:51 AM	#1
govomit Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 77	juveniles harvesting Last Friday 7/24/20 there was a lobster boat around the LJ kelp setting/hauling traps. They were getting only juvenile kelp fish and I didn't see any released back. Is this legal? If yes, is this sustainable and responsible?

07-28-2020, 08:59 AM	#2
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	DFW used to run a Q/A column. You could look around the DFW website and see if it exists.