Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68A-23.007 - Use of Fish for Bait

(1) No person shall use any species of black bass, peacock bass or any part thereof as bait. Whole pickerel or bream or portions thereof may be used for bait purposes by persons catching the fish but in no case shall they be used as bait for trotlines, bush hooks or in any manner other than on pole and line or rod and reel. Fish commonly called panfish produced by persons possessing a valid certificate of registration from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may be sold and used for bait provided fish are four inches or less in total length.

(2) No live goldfish or carp shall be transported into the state for bait purposes or possessed or used for bait for the purpose of taking freshwater fish in any waters.

(3) Bait minnows may be taken as provided by Rule 68A-23.002, F.A.C.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68A-23.007

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.

New 8-1-79, Amended 6-21-82, Formerly 39-23.07, Amended 7-1-98, Formerly 39-23.007, Amended 7-1-00.

New 8-1-79, Amended 6-21-82, Formerly 39-23.07, Amended 7-1-98, Formerly 39-23.007, Amended 7-1-00.