commercial fishing

[nfalls116]

I have some questions in regards to commercial fishing
1.do you have to have a commercial fishing license to run nets with a licensed commercial fisherman.
2.do.you have to buy a regular sport fish license in conjuction.
3. Where do I obtain the information necessary to acquire a commercial fishing license and net tags?
beware: answering these questions will most certainly result in. Follow up questions

[morrison]

question 1:

No. You would be considered a 'helper' and the restrictions for the helper is posted below.

(e) A helper of a commercial fishing license holder or licensed roe harvester must:
(1) be in the same boat as the license holder while participating in commercial fishing or the harvesting of roe-bearing species on waters open to commercial fishing;
(2) only transport, carry, or ship lawfully harvested fish with a bill of lading in accordance with 312 IAC 9-6-11(a).
(f) A commercial fishing license holder or licensed roe harvester shall not allow an individual who has a sport fishing,commercial fishing, roe dealer, or roe harvester license suspended or revoked, either by a court or administrative process, in Indiana or any other jurisdiction, to serve as a helper during the term of the suspension or revocation.

Question 2:

NO. I have not found anywhere that requires you to have both licenses.

Question 3:

If you go to this link iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2014/ic/titles/014/articles/022/chapters/013/ it will provide you the information on how to obtain a commercial fishing license and tags.

I look forward to your additional questions.