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Author:
PECo
Date:
Mar 24, 2012
Subject:
Massachusetts Regulations
Message:
My understanding is that we must comply with Massachusetts fishing regulations when fishing in the Congamond Lakes. Therefore, "not more than two hooks may be used during periods of open water fishing". However, the definition of "hook" under the Massachusetts regulations is different than it is under the Connecticut regulations. In Massachusetts, "hook" is defined as follows: [quote:7dab7fe7f4]Hook means an angling device which is attached to a fishing line and which is designed to take one fish at a time, including, but not limited to, devices commonly called spinners, spoons, bait harnesses, lead head jigs, or plugs, the purpose of which is to capture the fish by enticing it to take the device into its mouth, thereby engaging the fish upon it.[/quote:7dab7fe7f4] Does anyone here really know what this means? For example, is a hard stickbait with three treble hooks on it (e.g., a big Rapala Original Floater F11 with three treble hooks) considered to be a single hook under this definition? I thought that the Connecticut regulations were hard to decifer, but they're crystal clear compared to the Massachusetts regulations. :roll:
Author:
DirtyDawg10
Date:
Mar 25, 2012
Subject:
Re: Massachusetts Regulations
Message:
[quote:9e927b25e5="PECo"]For example, is a hard stickbait with three treble hooks on it (e.g., a big Rapala Original Floater F11 with three treble hooks) considered to be a single hook under this definition?[/quote:9e927b25e5] The way I read it I would say it is considered a single hook because it's all on one lure designed to take one fish at a time. You got me thinking though. Does this also mean no lead when fishing there? From what I understand that is a MA regulation also
Author:
PECo
Date:
Mar 25, 2012
Message:
Yeap, I'm pretty sure that all Massachusetts fishing regulations apply in the Congamond Lakes, including the prohibition on lead. Here's the relevant Massachusetts regulation: [quote:eb57f95848]4.05: Taking of Fish in Interstate Ponds Lying between Massachusetts and Connecticut. (1) Persons duly licensed or otherwise entitled to fish under the laws of this Commonwealth or the State of Connecticut may fish in all portions of the following named waters. (2) Massachusetts laws and regulations relating to fishing shall apply to all waters of Congamond Lake (Southwick) and Hamilton Reservoir (Holland). Connecticut laws and regulations relating to fishing shall apply to all the waters of Colebrook Reservoir (Sandisfield), Perry Pond (Dudley), Muddy Pond and Breakneck Pond (Southbridge). [/quote:eb57f95848]
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