The maximum number of hooks per line and lines per person allowed for snagging paddlefish and rough fish is one line with one hook. Hook size is limited to a single or treble hook with a gap no larger than 1/2 inch between the point and the shaft (2/0 hook or smaller)

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 31, effective November 27, 1977; 7 SDR 48, effective November 25, 1980; 10 SDR 76, 10 SDR 102, effective July 1, 1984; 15 SDR 88, effective December 18, 1988; 18 SDR 98, effective December 12, 1991; 36 SDR 112, effective January 11, 2010; 46 SDR 116, effective April 29, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18 (2)(14)(15) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-1-3 , 41-2-18 (2)(14)(15) , 41-3-1, 41-12-5, 41-12-6, 41-12-12.

Prior versions effective: 2010-01-11.