Q: I have a portable floating fish finder. If I use a fishing rod to cast the fish finder, is it considered a line in the water?
Dave Margerum, Guelph
A: Although you are using a rod and reel to cast the fish finder, it would only be considered a line in the water if the finder had the ability to catch fish in any capacity. If the fish finder has hooks attached, or could catch fish, it would be considered a line and would therefore have to be closely attended. There are some areas in Ontario where more than one line can be used. Check the recreational fishing regulations summary or Fish ON-Line.
Answer by: David Critchlow and Brenda Koenig, Provincial Enforcement Specialists, MNR
Please check the most recent Ontario hunting and fishing regulations summaries, as rules and regulations can change
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Originally published in the August 2024 issue of Ontario OUT of DOORS
