I emailed Ashley Wethey about it. Here is her reply.
Mark,
Yes, recreational angling (fishing with a hook and line) is the only permitted activity in the closure area with the exception of the special bait dealer permit mentioned in the release. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Ashley
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Ashley C. Wethey
Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Media Relations
225-765-2396
awethey@wlf.la.gov
From: Mark Cartwright [mailto:Cartwright8@cox.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 8:51 AM
To: Ashley Wethey
Subject: outdoor wire closure article
Hi Ashley
This article is a little confusing,
http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/...009pvjuf21n8fh
“All commercial and recreational fishing is prohibited within these waters except for recreational and charter boat angling. The harvest of live bait by wholesale/retail seafood dealers who hold a special bait dealers permit and who harvest live bait for sale to recreational fishermen exclusively is also permitted.”
It looks like you can still fish with rod and reel from a boat. Is that correct?
Thanks
Mark A. Cartwright, MBA
Reel Fun Enterprises, LLC
7575 Jefferson Highway # 177
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
225.938.MITT (6488)
225.926.5635 fax
www.ReelFunEnterprises.com
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