Except as otherwise provided in this article, a person may not fish with more than two lines with more than three hooks per line. Artificial lures constitute one hook, regardless of the number of gang hooks attached. A bow and arrow, crossbow, spear, or speargun is to be counted as one line when anglers are using multiple methods of take.

Source: 4 SDR 31, effective November 27, 1977; 10 SDR 76, 10 SDR 102, effective July 1, 1984; 38 SDR 116, effective January 10, 2012; 46 SDR 116, effective April 29, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18 (2) , 41-12-6.

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18 (2) , 41-12-6.

Prior versions effective: 2012-01-10.