Can I Catch Two Limits With a Second Rod Stamp?

February 3, 2010

Question: I have a second-rod stamp. Does this allow me to catch five fish (trout) per rod or is it per person? (Anthony M.)

Answer: The second-rod stamp only allows for a person in inland waters to fish two rods concurrently. The bag limit remains the same. Fishing two rods just helps you to maybe catch your bag limit quicker! When fishing for trout, make sure you’re not fishing in an area with special regulations requiring only artificial lures, barbless hooks or catch-and-release because the second rod stamp would not be allowed those areas.

WTF, some of the questions people send in are just plain dumb.

WTF, some of the questions people send in are just plain dumb.

Like, "Can I keep the fish and just stop fishing with big, barbed trebles on multiple rods when I catch a salmon?"