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Sweetwater · 07-12-2010, 04:30 PM

I've often wondered how the 3 mile limit law is enforced. There are many guys from areas like Green Harbor in Marshfield that fish the Race then steam back crossing the 3 mile limit with bass on board. Technically, you are in possession inside federal waters.

There are also guys from the north cape that fish for bass, then go for tuna, again in federal waters. Is it legal to possess bass caught legally then enter federal waters?

I'd love to hear a knowledgeable answer about this.

07-12-2010, 04:30 PM	#8
Sweetwater Ruled only by the tide iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Truro Posts: 801	I've often wondered how the 3 mile limit law is enforced. There are many guys from areas like Green Harbor in Marshfield that fish the Race then steam back crossing the 3 mile limit with bass on board. Technically, you are in possession inside federal waters. There are also guys from the north cape that fish for bass, then go for tuna, again in federal waters. Is it legal to possess bass caught legally then enter federal waters? I'd love to hear a knowledgeable answer about this.
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