Sink gillnet definition

Sink gillnet means any bottom tending gillnet that is designed to be or is fished on or near the bottom of the water column by means of a weight line or enough weights and/or anchors that the bottom of the gillnet sinks to, on, or near the ocean bottom.
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Sink gillnet means any gillnet (“stand-up” or “tie-down”), anchored or otherwise, that is designed to be capable of being, or is fished on or near the bottom in the lower third of the water column.
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Examples of Sink gillnet in a sentence

  • Sink gillnet regulated fishery permit endorsements are not transferable.

  • Sink gillnet fisheries are numerous along the Atlantic coast, targeting both large and small species in inshore and offshore waters (ASMFC 2007).

  • See the section “USA Management Measures Taken to Reduce Bycatch” for more details.7 Sink gillnet vessels only.

  • Sink gillnet licenses are limited to those who held a permit during 1992.

  • All anchors and buoys are secured and all hook gear, including jigging machines, is covered.(4) Sink gillnet gear.

  • Sink gillnet landings of monkfish by state in New England from 1963 – 2001 (NMFS Commercial Fishery Landings Database).

  • Sink gillnet vessels accounted for 15 percent of commercial landings for GOM haddock from CY 1997 – CY 2002, but only 11 percent from CY 2003 through CY 2007.

  • Sink gillnet landings of spiny dogfish by state in New England from 1990 - 2001 (NMFS Commercial Fishery Landings Database).

  • Sink gillnet permits are limited to renewals only and are not transferable.