Busted for snagging fish at night on Salmon River
New Jersey Fishing
Oct 18, 2023 12:41:10 #
greenfrog
Loc: Central NJ
Eleven anglers busted for snagging fish at night on Salmon River
By Steve Featherstone | sfeatherstone@syracuse.com
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation police officers (ECOs) busted 11 anglers last month for snagging fish after dark on the Salmon River.
ECOs received a tip at around 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 22 that a group of anglers were fishing the Black Hole section of the Salmon River. The Black Hole is a popular fishing spot just west of Pulaski, below the sewer treatment plant. Fishing is not allowed at night on the Salmon River.
When ECOs arrived at the location, they noticed someone in the parking lot serving as a lookout for the anglers. Rather than alert the lookout to their presence, ECOs stayed hidden and used thermal night vision to observe anglers blind snatching—or snagging—fish.
ECOs surprised the anglers and ordered them to put their fishing gear on the ground, then gathered up salmon already on stringers. They issued 26 tickets for violations including possession of weighted hooks, snag hooks, snatching, fishing after hours, and failure to possess a fishing license.
Link: https://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdoors/2023/10/11-anglers-busted-for-snagging-fish-on-salmon-river-after-midnight.html
By Steve Featherstone | sfeatherstone@syracuse.com
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation police officers (ECOs) busted 11 anglers last month for snagging fish after dark on the Salmon River.
ECOs received a tip at around 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 22 that a group of anglers were fishing the Black Hole section of the Salmon River. The Black Hole is a popular fishing spot just west of Pulaski, below the sewer treatment plant. Fishing is not allowed at night on the Salmon River.
When ECOs arrived at the location, they noticed someone in the parking lot serving as a lookout for the anglers. Rather than alert the lookout to their presence, ECOs stayed hidden and used thermal night vision to observe anglers blind snatching—or snagging—fish.
ECOs surprised the anglers and ordered them to put their fishing gear on the ground, then gathered up salmon already on stringers. They issued 26 tickets for violations including possession of weighted hooks, snag hooks, snatching, fishing after hours, and failure to possess a fishing license.
Link: https://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdoors/2023/10/11-anglers-busted-for-snagging-fish-on-salmon-river-after-midnight.html
Angler fights a salmon the correct way recently near the popular Black Hole section of the Salmon River.
Oct 18, 2023 12:52:32 #
JDFishes
Loc: Atlantic County
greenfrog wrote:
b Eleven anglers busted for snagging fish at nigh... (show quote)
I like to fish and catch. Don’t really keep many fish and I’m not beyond sneaking in some places I shouldn’t be, but I really can’t understand the mentality of catching fish illegal just to fill the freezer.
Oct 18, 2023 13:04:21 #
greenfrog wrote:
b Eleven anglers busted for snagging fish at nigh... (show quote)
I hope they throw the book at them.
I can't stand people that severely abuse the law, or ignore it all together, by that kind of behavior.
Oct 18, 2023 14:50:19 #
Oct 18, 2023 15:09:32 #
saw1 wrote:
I hope they throw the book at them.
I can't stand people that severely abuse the law, or ignore it all together, by that kind of behavior.
I can't stand people that severely abuse the law, or ignore it all together, by that kind of behavior.
I agree 100%
Oct 18, 2023 15:36:11 #
Oct 18, 2023 17:10:36 #
GlsJr40
Loc: Dallas, Tx.
People like these impact the legal fishermen by making it necessary to have more and stricter regulations to deal with, as well as the cost of added enforcement. Plus, I feel like they are robbing others of the natural resource. I think the punishment should offer a learning opportunity for others that are willing to take a chance.
Oct 18, 2023 20:10:24 #
What makes it insane is those salmon are in spawning mode. Their flesh is like mush. Nasty tasting. In my opinion barely suitable for anything but fish cakes. It’s ot fishing. No sport what so ever just greed. They all deserve what they get,
Oct 18, 2023 20:36:34 #
IROLL
Loc: San Martin Ca.
greenfrog wrote:
b Eleven anglers busted for snagging fish at nigh... (show quote)
This really burns me. They need to be made an example of. A hefty fine, confiscate their gear and a two year ban from fishing would be a good start. If caught again or violating the terms of their penalties then a huge fine and jail time is in order.
Oct 18, 2023 22:37:52 #
JDFishes wrote:
I like to fish and catch. Don’t really keep many fish and I’m not beyond sneaking in some places I shouldn’t be, but I really can’t understand the mentality of catching fish illegal just to fill the freezer.
So you Tresspass
Oct 18, 2023 22:39:22 #
saw1 wrote:
I hope they throw the book at them.
I can't stand people that severely abuse the law, or ignore it all together, by that kind of behavior.
I can't stand people that severely abuse the law, or ignore it all together, by that kind of behavior.
Really.
Oct 19, 2023 02:31:31 #
saw1 wrote:
I hope they throw the book at them.
I can't stand people that severely abuse the law, or ignore it all together, by that kind of behavior.
I can't stand people that severely abuse the law, or ignore it all together, by that kind of behavior.
Just like the guys stuffing fish with lead to win tournaments.
(only very much worse)
Oct 19, 2023 02:36:15 #
greenfrog wrote:
b Eleven anglers busted for snagging fish at nigh... (show quote)
Thanks for posting the link with the proof.
Oct 19, 2023 06:19:56 #
EasternOZ wrote:
Thanks for posting the link with the proof.
For sure there Oz. Would like to see that catch on instead of ( I heard from a friend of a friend crap )
Oct 19, 2023 09:19:17 #
kandydisbar
Loc: West Orange, NJ
pretty despicable behavior. They had a "lookout" so knew they were breaking the law. Stiff fine is in order. Some didn't have license so can't confiscate that.
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