What are the season dates for darkhouse spearfishing?
Darkhouse spearfishing is legal from December 1 through February 28 of each fishing year. Q: While spearfishing from a darkhouse, does my spear count as one of my four poles? A: Yes. Q: Are all fish species legal for darkhouse spearfishing? A: No, the only legal species are northern pike and nongame species, such as bullhead, buffalo and carp. Q: While I am spearfishing from a darkhouse, can I fish with hook-and-line in the same hole? A: No, in order to use hook and line the hole must be smaller than 12 inches in diameter. Q: Do the fish I catch while spearfishing from a darkhouse count toward my daily limit with fish caught by hook and line, or are the limits separate? A: The daily limit combines fish you spear with fish caught by hook and line. Q: Do I have to register before going darkhouse spearfishing? A: Yes, the department develops an address base for a survey to determine use and harvest. Q: Where do I register for darkhouse spearfishing? A: Registration is available at the dep
