A. Authorization to take fish for personal
use. Pursuant to §§ 29.1-412 and 29.1-416 of the Code of Virginia, a
permit to use a haul seine to take fish for personal use authorizes the holder
of such permit to take nongame fish (except for those species listed in
4VAC15-20-130 ) with a haul seine
for private table use, but not for sale in the counties of Franklin, Henry and
Patrick, and in those waters as specified in § 29.1-531 of the Code of
Virginia in the county for which such permit is issued, except as otherwise
prohibited in
4VAC15-320-100,
4VAC15-330-60,
4VAC15-330-20(Repealed),
and in waters listed in subsection F of this chapter.
B. Holder to be present when seine operated.
The holder of a permit to take fish with a haul seine for personal use must be
present when the seine is being operated but may have other persons to assist
him who are not required to have a permit. However, those assisting the
permittee or handling live fish or both must meet the fishing license
requirements of the Commonwealth.
C. Length and size of haul seines. The length
of a haul seine to take fish for personal use shall not be more than 60 feet in
length. The minimum size of mesh shall be 1-1/2-inch bar mesh (3-inch stretch
mesh).
D. Season to take fish with
a haul seine. The season to take fish with a haul seine for personal use shall
be from July 1 through September 30, both dates inclusive.
E. Department notification required to use a
haul seine. Persons permitted to use a haul seine for personal use must notify
the regional law-enforcement office a minimum of 48 hours prior to
use.
F. Haul seine use restricted
in certain areas. The use of haul seines for personal use is prohibited in the
following stream sections of Franklin and Patrick counties:
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Roanoke River from County Route 634 crossing upstream to the
Roanoke/Franklin County line.
PATRICK COUNTY
Smith River from Philpott Lake upstream including
headwaters.
Rock Castle Creek from its confluence with Smith River
upstream, including headwaters.
Dan River from VA/NC state line upstream to County Route 631
crossing.
Poorhouse Creek from its confluence with North Fork Mayo
River upstream including headwaters.
North Fork Mayo River from its confluence with Poorhouse
Creek upstream.
