Lobster & Crab Pot..the Law

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winter36 · #1 Post by **winter36** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:40 am

I have recently brought in these new collapsable crab pots into the shop as many have asked about them. im intending to try one out soon, but im just wondering what exactl is the law on this..i was told no licence is required if the catch is for personal consumption. anyone shed any light.

#2 Post by **eric** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:56 am

i heard the same

#3 Post by **nialler** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:35 pm

i was told once by a commercial fisherman that as long as your not deemed to be fishing commercially you can set pots for personal use, i wouldint be suprised if there were bye laws for lobster fishing though, worth checking it out first.

#4 Post by **pete** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:22 am

Its a bit of a grey area really. Observe the minimum sizes though or your liable to prosecution, 87mm in south(eye socket to end of carapace). Also do not take v notched or you'll face the same problems. This is for lobsters. Crabs are 130mm across the carapace. Not sure what the story is in the north.

#5 Post by **corbyeire** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:56 am

yep the V notch is cut in the tail fan - leave it if you see that

winter36 · #6 Post by **winter36** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:30 pm

thats if i ever catch anthing..lol
but es unless its of a decent size it goes back, to be honest most will, i just wish to try the pots and mabe a few tasty crabs.

cheers for info