Is it legal to fish from a bridge?
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Is it legal to fish from a bridge?
I was at the Green River today jigging for chum (1/8) and heard talk of bridge fishing being illegal. Is this correct? I can't find any mention in the regs. BTW, I was near Kent and had luck only after using up all my roe and switching to a pink jig.
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Shad_Eating_Grin
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Re: Is it legal to fish from a bridge?
Nothing is mentioned in the WDFW regs. Any illegality (or legality) would probably be set forth in the local municipal code or whichever state/county/city operates the bridge.soundkite wrote:I was at the Green River today jigging for chum (1/8) and heard talk of bridge fishing being illegal. Is this correct? I can't find any mention in the regs. BTW, I was near Kent and had luck only after using up all my roe and switching to a pink jig.
Re: Is it legal to fish from a bridge?
On the Duwamish they fish off the bridge at Habor island. WDFW sits and watches for the snaggers but has no problem with fishing off the bridge.
Re: Is it legal to fish from a bridge?
This brings up another point. How do people legally release fish at the Harbor Island bridge without pulling them out of the water?
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HOOKEDONFISHING
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Re: Is it legal to fish from a bridge?
I heard someone talking about getting a ticket for $247 for fishing off the 112th st walking bridge on the Duwaminsh. I don't know if he was full of it or not.
Re: Is it legal to fish from a bridge?
they typically pull them up then kick them back into the water, falling from 10-20 feet down. some die when they hit the water.soundkite wrote:This brings up another point. How do people legally release fish at the Harbor Island bridge without pulling them out of the water?