Spearing Question...

[RURIK]

Is it legal to throw a spear from a boat to spear Carp and snapping turtles in Ohio???

[eschatts]

This is all I could find for you.

FORAGE FISH means freshwater drum (in the Lake Erie fishing district only), carp, quillback, suckers, bowfin, gar, buffalo, gizzard shad, and goldfish. These species may be taken by any method except by means of explosives, poisons, firearms, electricity, chemicals, nets, seines, or traps, or by snagging within 1,000 feet downstream of a dam. Gizzard shad and smelt may be taken with a minnow seine, minnow dip net, or hand landing net.



TURTLES may not be taken by shooting with a gun or crossbow, or by use of a spring or steel trap. Only snapping and softshell turtles may be legally taken. A turtle trap with mesh less than 4 inches square must have an opening at least 6 inches in diameter leading from it. Wings and leads are unlawful. The trap must be marked with the name and address of the owner or user in English lettering.

I hope this helps a little

Ed

[RURIK]

I guess I can assume that a spear is "any method"???

Thank you eschatts!,

[eschatts]

Not for sure, but thats what it looks like. If you are uncertain you could go to the dnr's website and send them email. They will usually answer your email within a day or so.

Ed

[Lance]

Yep, spears and bows from a boat for carp are A-OK. :)