Originally Posted By: Fishingod
just had a question say i wanted to target blackfish or winter flounder outta season but it was purely catch and release can i be ticket for this or is it fine as long as im not keeping fish.. i run into some huge blackfish after the season closes? is it ok to target them or no? any info would be greatly appreciated!


The law says you cannot "target" a species out of season. If you catch a blackfish while fluking then it must be immediately released. Like the guy above said, don't have a "species specific" rig on for a species that is closed-season.