- (1) For the purpose of this regulation, “snagging” shall be defined as the taking or attempted taking of fish by pulling either a single or group of hooks through the water in any manner which increases the likelihood of impaling fish in body regions other than the mouth.
- (2) It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take fish by snagging on all waters of the Tennessee River or its impoundments.
- (3) It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take fish by snagging within 800 feet of any dam on the Coosa River or its impoundments.
Author: N. Gunter Guy, Jr.
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§9-2-7, 9-2-8, 9-2-12.
History: New Rule: Filed July 10, 1996; effective August 15, 1996. Amended: Filed February 12, 2015; effective March 19, 2015. Amended: Filed January 27, 2017; effective March 13, 2017.