AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE, A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH PASSAGES.

Summary

The law raises fines for illegal striped bass catches, makes catch‑and‑release mandatory from Dec. 1 to Apr. 30, and bans bait fishing in the Housatonic River during that period. It also prohibits hand‑harvesting horseshoe crabs except for scientific permits, bans their use as bait, and allows restaurants to sell lobsters of a specific size taken from approved federal areas. These measures aim to protect vulnerable species and clarify enforcement.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share