REQUIRED MARKING OF FISH NETS

Fish nets, including minnow seines used by minnow dealers, must be marked, as provided by Minnesota Statutes, section 97C.351 , as follows: A. pound nets must be marked on the top rope of the back side of the pound or crib; B. fyke nets must be marked on the top side of the end hoop opposite the lead; C. hoop nets must be marked on the top side of an end hoop; D. seines must be marked on one end of the float line near the first float; and E. gill nets must be marked on one end of the float line near the first float. One end of the gill net must have a pole, stake, or buoy projecting at least two feet above the surface of the water or ice. Tags for marking nets must be of a minimum size of 2-1/2 inches by five-eighths inch and must be provided by the owner or operator of the nets.