is it illegal to catch fish by using fish traps in lakes in california?
The rules specifically say that the fish must be taken by angling, and the fish have to have voluntarily take the bait or lure. See the excerpts from the 2007 regulations: 2.00. Fishing Methods–General. (a) All fish may be taken only by angling with one closely attended rod and line or one hand line with not more than three hooks nor more than three artificial lures (each lure may have three hooks attached) attached thereto. Anglers in possession of a valid two-rod stamp and anglers under 6 years of age may use up to two rods in lakes, reservoirs and the Colorado River District. See District Trout, Salmon and Special regulations for exceptions. (b) Snagging is prohibited. Snagging is defined as impaling or attempting to impale a fish in any part of its body other than the mouth by use of a hook, hooks, gaff, or other mechanical implement. This definition does not include activities otherwise authorized under these regulations for the lawful use of a gaff, bow and arrow, or spear. (c)
