I Have been asked on numerous occasions what the regs were for both private boat anglers and for-hire boats.
Recreational anglers can fish with current social distancing rules on both boats and surf.
For hire Boats are considered nonessential and cannot operate.
Those are the regs as of today. If there were a united and respected voice speaking up for the boats for hire, they could make an excellent case for reopening. After all, they are giving the angler that doesn't have the opportunity to fish otherwise. The argument can easily be made. The problem for them is that the people that claim to represent them aren't doing the job.
The tackle shop owners, bait dealers, and local tackle manufacturers had a united and respected approach and they are now back at work. Coincidence? I don't think so. The boats for hire industry better get it together fast before they lose the entire season.
Recreational anglers can fish with current social distancing rules on both boats and surf.
For hire Boats are considered nonessential and cannot operate.
Those are the regs as of today. If there were a united and respected voice speaking up for the boats for hire, they could make an excellent case for reopening. After all, they are giving the angler that doesn't have the opportunity to fish otherwise. The argument can easily be made. The problem for them is that the people that claim to represent them aren't doing the job.
The tackle shop owners, bait dealers, and local tackle manufacturers had a united and respected approach and they are now back at work. Coincidence? I don't think so. The boats for hire industry better get it together fast before they lose the entire season.