77   Taking of Atlantic salmon or trout

(1)  A person must not take or attempt to take Atlantic salmon or trout from any waters (other than the backed up waters of a dam or an impoundment) by any method other than by the use of a single rod and line with not more than 2 hooks attached or with not more than 3 treble hooks, or 3 double hooks, attached to a lure.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

(2)  A person must not take or attempt to take Atlantic salmon or trout from the backed up waters of a dam or an impoundment by any method other than by the use of not more than 2 rods and lines, each with not more than 2 hooks attached or with not more than 3 treble hooks, or 3 double hooks, attached to a lure.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

(3)  A person must not use a light for the purpose of taking Atlantic salmon or trout.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

(4)  It is not an offence under this clause for a person to use a landing net as an auxiliary to the taking of Atlantic salmon or trout after the salmon or trout has been hooked.