Md. Code Regs. 08.02.11.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 08.02.11.08 - Special Regulations for Deer Creek and Swan Creek

A. Manner of Fishing. Subject to the provisions of §C of this regulation, a person may catch or attempt to catch fish in Deer Creek and Swan Creek only by hook and line, with the line held in hand, attached to a pole or rod held in hand, or attended in a manner that the fish voluntarily takes bait or lure in its mouth.

B. Prohibited Bait. A person may not possess or use minnows for bait while fishing in Deer Creek and Swan Creek.

C. Scientific Collection Permit. A person may collect fish and eggs for scientific purposes in Deer Creek and Swan Creek only if he first obtains a special scientific permit for these waters from the Department. Any scientific permit issued before January 1, 1975, for the collection of fish and eggs is revoked with respect to the collection of fish and eggs in Deer Creek and Swan Creek.

Md. Code Regs. 08.02.11.08

Regulations .08 February 19, 1975 (2:4 Md. R. 227)
Regulation .08C amended effective October 17, 2011 (38:21 Md. R. 1277)