It is unlawful to use a seine for the taking of minnows or crayfish that has mesh larger than 1/2 inch bar measurement or is larger than 20 feet in length or 6 feet in depth. Minnow seines used in waters designated by the Department by administrative rule for commercial fishing, however, may be of any length but not more than 6 feet in depth with a bag not more than 6 feet in length. Minnow traps are unlawful if they are more than 24 inches in width or diameter or 36 inches in length or use a mesh more than 1/2 inch bar measurement. Minnow dip nets shall be unlawful if they are more than 48 inches in width or diameter.
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