Intentional snagging of fish with any fishing tackle is prohibited except as otherwise specifically allowed by rule. Fish foul-hooked while fishing in a conventional manner may be retained as part of the legal limit.

Cross-References: Liberalized fishing waters restrictions, § 41:07:01:10; Snagging of paddlefish, ch 41:07:05.

Source: 12 SDR 92, effective December 4, 1985; 21 SDR 102, effective December 8, 1994; 46 SDR 116, effective April 29, 2020.

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

Law Implemented: SDCL 41- 2 -1 8(2) , 41- 12 -1 2 .

Prior versions effective: 1994-12-08.