68B-4.020. Saltwater Fish Traps  


Effective on Wednesday, August 14, 2024
  • 1(1) It is unlawful for any person to fish with, set, or place in the waters of the state any trap other than those listed in this subsection.

    29(a) A blue crab trap authorized by and used according to the requirements of rule Chapter 68B-45, F.A.C.

    47(b) A spiny lobster trap authorized by and used according to the requirements of rule Chapter 68B-24, F.A.C.

    65(c) A stone crab trap authorized by and used according to the requirements of rule Chapter 68B-13, F.A.C.

    83(d) A black sea bass trap authorized by and used according to the requirements of paragraph 9968B-14.005(1)(b), 100F.A.C.

    101(e) A shrimp trap authorized by and used according to the requirements of subparagraph 11568B-31.006(1)(a)5., 116F.A.C.

    117(f) A pinfish trap not exceeding 2 feet in any dimension, with a throat or entrance not exceeding 3 inches in height by 3/4 inch in width.

    144(g) A trap authorized for the harvest of freshwater fish by rule Chapter 68A-23, F.A.C.

    159(2) It is unlawful for any person to land, take, sell, or offer for sale any saltwater fish caught in state waters by any trap other than a trap specified in subsection (1).

    192Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 3-1-05, Amended 8-14-24.