minnow traps?

[jaystev]

My uncle just gave me his minnow traps. Looking at the regs from my understanding I can use them as long as there isnt a bait ban. It also says that its illegal to use bait unless its on a hook. So I can use them without bait? Is it even worth putting them out? My uncle laughed at me when i told him no bait, hes from out east and have different regs i guess. Anyways id like to hear from anyone who has/does use them and maybe some tips? thank you.

[perchie15]

My uncle just gave me his minnow traps. Looking at the regs from my understanding I can use them as long as there isnt a bait ban. It also says that its illegal to use bait unless its on a hook. So I can use them without bait? Is it even worth putting them out? My uncle laughed at me when i told him no bait, hes from out east and have different regs i guess. Anyways id like to hear from anyone who has/does use them and maybe some tips? thank you.

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[recce43]

you can colect minnows but they have to be killed rightaway soon as you take them out of the trap

[Deano85]

It's in the regs.

[new LT]

Collecting Bait Fish

Catching bait fish (such as suckers) by angling, bowfishing or spearfishing is allowed from all waters open to fishing with these methods, even at waters where the collection of bait fish by other means is prohibited. Anglers may collect their own bait fish by minnow trap, dip net and seine net, but these fish must not be sold. The commercial collection of bait fish requires a Commercial Bait Fishing Licence. The following regulations apply to the collection of bait fish for personal use as bait:

The collection of bait fish is not permitted in waters having a bait ban or restriction on the use of bait fish, and in some other specified waters (see each Fish Management Zone for regulations).
The possession of live bait fish is prohibited. All bait fish kept must be killed immediately. Please do not kill more than needed because bait fish are important food for many sport fish.
Fish other than bait fish must be immediately released unharmed. Game fish such as perch must not be kept.
Seine nets may not be larger than 3 m in length and 2 m in depth.
Minnow traps may not have dimensions greater than 60 cm in length by 30 cm in width, depth or diameter.
No more than 2 minnow traps may be used at one time.
Minnow traps must bear the operator’s name, address and Sportfishing Licence number.
Crayfish cannot be used as bait. It is unlawful to possess live crayfish.


We use to put oatmeal in a tied off nylon sock in the trap.