Fishing Chit Chat Thread, catching lobster with a fishing rod... in Fishing Related; is it legal or not? i have heard it is not legal, and that you can only take them by ...  | | 
Oct-10-2007, 12:14 AM
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#1 | | Registered User
Name: DJ Thrillz Vessel: none Location: San Diego Job:DJ
Posts: 30
| catching lobster with a fishing rod...
is it legal or not? i have heard it is not legal, and that you can only take them by hand or trap/hoop net. i called dfg and got a recording and nobody ever answers the damn phone. so i figured some of you veterans would know the truth. thanks in advance.
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Oct-10-2007, 12:20 AM
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#2 | | MR. MAST DONT F*CK AROUND
Name: Nick Age: 22 Vessel: Malibu Pro Explorer Location: San Diego Job:...Fishing...
Posts: 293
| Re: catching lobster with a fishing rod...
...It is NOT LEGAL to catch lobster on a rod period... Although people do it all the time  ...
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Oct-10-2007, 12:30 AM
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#3 | | Registered User
Name: Kent Vessel: 18' Wellcraft CC Location: Cabo San Lucas Job:Taking Care Of The Pink Kitty
Posts: 520
| Re: catching lobster with a fishing rod...
Cought one the other night off my rod...I dont think its legal which is stupid becuase i think if you can trap the boys thats stupid you cant have some random luck to catch them on a hook and line....
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Oct-10-2007, 12:36 AM
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#4 | | Moderate
Name: Matt Age: 33 Vessel: I'm just a 1/2 day deckhand... Location: Haze Grey and Underway... Job:U.S.N/ Exiled deckhand on the Daily Double and Point Loma...Currently stranded in HI(:D) Bio: I fish the world over, one duty station at a time...
Posts: 6,572
| Re: catching lobster with a fishing rod...
illegal
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Oct-10-2007, 12:37 AM
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#5 | | Registered User
Name: DJ Thrillz Vessel: none Location: San Diego Job:DJ
Posts: 30
| Re: catching lobster with a fishing rod...
hmmm thats what i dont get. why would it be illegal you know, its not like you can see what you are doing down there. and i have not found anywhere in the dfg rules and regulations that say catching them by a rod is prohibited... well, thanks for the info guys.
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Oct-10-2007, 12:44 AM
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#6 | | Registered User
Name: Kent Vessel: 18' Wellcraft CC Location: Cabo San Lucas Job:Taking Care Of The Pink Kitty
Posts: 520
| Re: catching lobster with a fishing rod...
Yeah its stupid but we have to live by it...
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Oct-10-2007, 12:46 AM
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#7 | | Registered User
Name: DJ Thrillz Vessel: none Location: San Diego Job:DJ
Posts: 30
| Re: catching lobster with a fishing rod...
does anyone know why its illegal, im sorry to bug people with this but i just got my wife into fishing, THANK GOD, and she is asking me all the questions i am supposed to know the answers to.
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Oct-10-2007, 12:57 AM
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#8 | | Moderate
Name: Matt Age: 33 Vessel: I'm just a 1/2 day deckhand... Location: Haze Grey and Underway... Job:U.S.N/ Exiled deckhand on the Daily Double and Point Loma...Currently stranded in HI(:D) Bio: I fish the world over, one duty station at a time...
Posts: 6,572
| Re: catching lobster with a fishing rod...
California Department of Fish & Game, Marine Region
Commonly asked questions about lobsters in CA are on this link...
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Oct-10-2007, 01:32 AM
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#9 | | Registered User
Name: Danny Age: 45 Vessel: NA Location: San Marcos, CA. Job:selfemployed Bio: like to fish/dive hunt under water
Posts: 2
| Re: catching lobster with a fishing rod...
Both you and your wife need to read the DFG regulations guide, it clearly states all of the questions you are asking.
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Oct-10-2007, 06:50 AM
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#10 | | Registered User
Name: Jim Vessel: 23 FT striper workcanwait Location: moreno valley Job:landscaper
Posts: 319
| Re: catching lobster with a fishing rod...
They don't want people with wads line trying to tangle up lobsters rules are rules , if you have one with you a hoop net or dive gear better be in the boat or they will fine you.
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Oct-10-2007, 07:00 AM
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#11 | | Registered User
Name: Andy Age: 49 Vessel: none Location: Bay Park Job:Maint. Supervisor Bio: I fish with Mike on the HarveyBIII. We target halibut.
Posts: 15
| Re: catching lobster with a fishing rod...
Per DFG regs, you can use up to two rods and reels if fishing from a public peir. I've done on the OB peir and had success.
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Oct-10-2007, 07:25 AM
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#12 | | Trouble Instigator, ESQ.
Name: ...starts with an "M"..... Age: 50 Vessel: I have an even BETTER deal..... :) Location: El Cajones Job:I fix things....mostly. Bio: Do whatever the hell you want, but dont force it down my throat unless you want to be vomited on.
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| Re: catching lobster with a fishing rod...
no worries on questioning the law, as long as you abide by it. 
If you (somehow, even knowing the consequences) decide to "flirt with disaster", just remember that CalDFG is very sensitive when it comes to the "California Spiny Lobster" and the fines are
S T E E P. The fines I have read about sure make Anthonys' Lobster dinner look like a bargain!
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