how many trotlines can you run from a boat

[mdbrowndog]

I know you are allowed to run 1200 feet of trotline with a Maryland crabbing licenses. If you have 2 people on a boat, both have a crabbing license, can you run 2 1200 feet trotlines?

Thanks

[Black Irish]

Nope. There are maximum gear limits per boat - 1200' of trotline, 30 traps:
 http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/crab/2004recreationalcrabsummary.html

[jack1747]

i just gotta say it b4 someone else

you could have 1200 1 foot lines

[Mdbrowndog]

If both people in the boat have MD crabbing licenses can I run 2 600 foot trotlines??

[Black Irish]

Let's see...

1200 x 1' = 1200' (you're too funny Jack )
2 x 600' = 1200' (you're legal, MdBd)

These reg's apply to the Chesapeake Bay.

If you're in the Potomac, these reg's may apply:
http://www.prfc.state.va.us/sports/2003_sport_crabbing_limits.htm

If you're along the Atlantic coast of MD these reg's will apply:
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/crab/2004oceancrabregs.html

I assumed you meant the Maryland portion of the CB?

[mdbrowndog]

Thanks for the reply.