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Rules for collecting out of state?

Started by Guest_QuoVadis_* , May 19 2014 10:26 PM

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#1 Guest_QuoVadis_*

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Posted 19 May 2014 - 10:26 PM

So my husband and I will be going to PA for a wedding, and we will be taking a scenic route back through WV and Kentucky. What are the rules for collecting fish if you are from out of state? Is it just the same as for someone from that state? If I'm allowed to, I'd love to try to catch something cool that I can't find at home!

#2 Guest_Skipjack_*

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Posted 19 May 2014 - 10:51 PM

Typically you have to buy a license, and follow state law. Beyond that, you need to look into the particular laws of the states you want to fish in.

#3 Michael Wolfe

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Posted 20 May 2014 - 07:05 AM

If I remember right, Kentucky was pretty straight forward... just needed a valid out of state fishing license (I think I bought one that was good for 5 days or something)... and of course you need to be aware of any fish with special status that you might encounter. I know this is true in several other states as well... current valid out of state fishing license allows you to collect some bait fish with a seine or dipnet.

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#4 Guest_jblaylock_*

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Posted 20 May 2014 - 11:50 AM

If I remember right, Kentucky was pretty straight forward... just needed a valid out of state fishing license (I think I bought one that was good for 5 days or something)... and of course you need to be aware of any fish with special status that you might encounter. I know this is true in several other states as well... current valid out of state fishing license allows you to collect some bait fish with a seine or dipnet.

Yup, in KY you just need a fishing license. Also, please look into the fish you may encounter and be aware that KY has many T&E fish.

#5 Guest_Subrosa_*

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Posted 20 May 2014 - 06:54 PM

PA you need a non-resident license. There are several different ones good for varying lengths of time. PA is very liberal in its regulations with one glaring exception. Seines are limited to 4' x 4' maximum, or as I call it "a PA postage stamp".