Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 158 - Natural Resources Department
Chapter 6260 - COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS
GEAR FOR TAKING ROUGH FISH
Part 6260.1400 - GEAR SPECIFICATIONS FOR TAKING ROUGH FISH

Universal Citation: MN Rules 6260.1400

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

Subpart 1. Seine specifications.

The mesh of seines may not be more than the following specifications:

A. Seine bag: three inches, stretch measure.

B. The first 300 feet of seine on each side of the bag: three inches, stretch measure.

C. The mesh in the balance of the seine: five inches, stretch measure.

Subp. 2. Hoop net specifications.

Hoop nets may not have center leads over 25 feet long nor hoops that exceed four feet in diameter. The mesh in all hoop nets, including leads, may not be over two inches stretch measure. Twine used in hoop nets, including leads, may not be smaller than size 18.

Statutory Authority: MS s 97C.811

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