04-06-2014, 11:51 AM
[#0000FF]The legality of snagging carp is one of those "letter of the law vs spirit of the law" things. About the only specific restrictions on the taking of non-game fish like carp is the illegality of using firearms...and crossbows. And that seems to be more a matter of public safety rather than removing an advantage for the angler.
The regulations are specific about "no snagging". And they make no exceptions for any species...including carp. But, since you can take them with bows, spears and nets...and they are regularly taken with clubs...the DWR does not seem too upset if they hear about someone snagging carp. However, if you were observed doing so, by a CO, you are eligible for a ticket if they apply the full "letter of the law".
Another one of those areas of the regulations that could use some clarification and rewriting.
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The regulations are specific about "no snagging". And they make no exceptions for any species...including carp. But, since you can take them with bows, spears and nets...and they are regularly taken with clubs...the DWR does not seem too upset if they hear about someone snagging carp. However, if you were observed doing so, by a CO, you are eligible for a ticket if they apply the full "letter of the law".
Another one of those areas of the regulations that could use some clarification and rewriting.
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