[PDR]

Anyone know NYS regs for gill netting bunker for recreational/bait purposes? I found CT regs on line ($50 license, max 60' net), but can't find any NY info.

Thanks.

 

[616477]

Gill Net Regs.......

Seems like a tough question...just made 10 plus call to the NYS DEC, the man I need to speak to, Byron Young, is away from his desk. When he returns I am first on his list. Apparently he is the keeper on that info.

 

[616477]

A. Webber just rang me back from NYS DEC. According to Ms. Webber recreational gill netting of any kind is prohibitted on LI. Commercial Fisherman may use a net in some areas, also highly regulated, only for manhaden and mullet, not tablefare.
Rec. fisherman may use a beach seine (30' x4') or a cast net not exceeding 20' diameter for specific species.
So you know: west of Wantaugh Parkway even commercial guys are prohibitted from using the net.

 

[sawbelly]

Seem to rember section in the rec. lobster regs. I have not renewed my license since die off in sound so I don't have the regs. Anyone Know? I have used gill nets in NC to get "pogies" for live bait king mackeral. They work . Get a cast net and practice. You need 1 1/2 pound of lead per foot for bunker.
Tight lines, Jim

 

[620540]

finding bunker

can anyone give me some info on where to locate bunker to net. I'm fishing from Babylon. Thanks

 

[621848]

Do you also need the permit in CT for a casting net? Did not know if that was a general "bait netting" type permit or if it is just for gill nets.

 

[615657]

In Connecticut, you only need a liscense to gill net them, not to cast net them. It is worth it to get a liscense and gill net them. It is quicker and i found it to produce more healthy fish.