§ 8831 Trawl Net Mesh Size

• •You can't use a fishing net with holes smaller than 4.5 inches.
• •This rule is for trawl nets used in fishing.
• •There are some exceptions, like if federal fishing rules say it's okay.

A fisherman wants to catch fish using a trawl net with 4-inch holes.

This is not allowed because the holes in the net are smaller than 4.5 inches. The fisherman could get in trouble unless there's a special rule that says it's okay.