Snagging, also known as snag fishing, snatch fishing, or foul hooking, is a common term used to describe a method of fishing that entails catching a fish using hooks without the fish having to take the bait with their mouth. This is achieved by pulling the fishing line out of the water very quickly as soon as any movement is felt on the line, with the intention of piercing the fish in the flesh with the hook. Weighted lures with multiple hooks are often used to increase chances of success.
Some species, such as paddlefish, are not attracted to bait or lures as they eat plankton.[1] While these fish can be taken using nets or spears, snagging is also used.
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Snagging, like other methods of fishing, is controlled by the wildlife regulating agency of each state. A list of the legality for each state follows.
| State | Status |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Prohibited with exceptions.[2] |
| Alaska | Prohibited with exceptions.[3] |
| Arizona | Prohibited with exceptions.[4] |
| Arkansas | Prohibited with exceptions.[5] |
| California | Illegal.[6] |
| Colorado | Prohibited with exceptions. |
| Connecticut | Prohibited with exceptions.[8] |
| Delaware | Prohibited with exceptions.[9] |
| Florida | Unknown.[10] |
| Georgia | Illegal.[11] |
| Hawaii | Legal but prohibited in certain areas.[12] |
| Idaho | Illegal.[13] |
| Illinois | Legal for some species during certain seasons.[14] |
| Indiana | Illegal.[15] |
| Iowa | Prohibited with exceptions.[16] |
| Kansas | Legal for Paddlefish.[17] |
| Kentucky | Legal for some species.[18] |
| Louisiana | Prohibited with exceptions.[19] |
| Maine | Prohibited with exceptions.[20] |
| Maryland | Illegal.[21] |
| Massachusetts | Illegal.[22] |
| Michigan | Illegal.[23] |
| Minnesota | Illegal.[24] |
| Mississippi | Unknown.[25] |
| Missouri | Prohibited with exceptions.[26] |
| Montana | Prohibited with exceptions.[27] |
| Nebraska | Prohibited with exceptions.[28] |
| Nevada | Prohibited with exceptions.[29] |
| New Hampshire | Unknown.[30] |
| New Jersey | Prohibited with exceptions.[31] |
| New Mexico | Prohibited with exceptions.[32] |
| New York | Prohibited with exceptions.[33] |
| North Carolina | Illegal.[34] |
| North Dakota | Prohibited with exceptions.[35] |
| Ohio | Prohibited with exceptions.[36] |
| Oklahoma | Prohibited with exceptions.[37] |
| Oregon | Prohibited with exceptions.[38] |
| Pennsylvania | Illegal.[39] |
| Rhode Island | Illegal.[40] |
| South Carolina | Unknown.[41] |
| South Dakota | Prohibited with exceptions.[42] |
| Tennessee | Prohibited with exceptions.[43] |
| Texas | Illegal.[44] |
| Utah | Illegal.[45] |
| Vermont | Illegal.[46] |
| Virginia | Illegal.[47] |
| Washington | Illegal.[48] |
| West Virginia | Permitted for certain species.[49] |
| Wisconsin | Illegal.[50] |
| Wyoming | Illegal.[51] |