Connecticut HB05333 regulates lobster sales, striped bass fishing, and bait fishing in the Housatonic River.
Connecticut HB05333 allows food service establishments to sell lobsters up to 6.25 inches in length if caught in federal Lobster Management Areas. It mandates catch-and-release for striped bass from December 1 to April 30 and prohibits bait fishing in the Housatonic River downstream of Derby Dam. Violators face fines for striped bass regulations, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. The bill also repeals and replaces previous regulations concerning striped bass.
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