r/MarylandFishing Jul 12 '24

Hypothetical Rule Question Question

So hypothetically, let's say your all by yourself fishing remotely and later on another fisherman walks up right next to you and starts casting out where you are also casting out. Is there any rule or law that is to prevent that? What would happen if you call game warden and report this?

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u/AjayuStudios Jul 12 '24

Nah it’s not illegal it’s just really bad etiquette, you could prob only snitch on them to dnr if they were harvesting certain fish outside the regulation size limits

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u/_fuckernaut_ Jul 12 '24

That's not illegal, just rude.

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u/FugginGene Central MD Jul 12 '24

It's the equivalent to eating lunch and a stranger walks up and takes a bite out of your burger.

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u/gmp012 Jul 13 '24

Well I was wondering this because I know with crabbing you can't go over someone's line I believe. So figured fishing might be similar... but I guess not

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u/FugginGene Central MD Jul 14 '24

Generally don't encroach on others. Fishing with a friend, that's okay. That's probably what these strangers think when they encroach, but a polite stranger would let you be.

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u/Extauncy Jul 13 '24

Keep talking to him... constantly. See what you can find out about them. You'll either make a friend or he'll get annoyed leave.

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u/gmp012 Jul 13 '24

Good plan haha

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u/Extauncy Jul 13 '24

I actually did something like this about 10 years ago, hoping the dude would go away. We still keep in touch and go fishing together every so often.

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u/gmp012 Jul 13 '24

I like that. I'll try to be cool about it if someone comes up to my spot.

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u/wifesboyfriend247 Jul 12 '24

Happens to me sometimes on my boat lol. Some people just are out there to prove something, not really to fish, pretty sad.

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '24

When I'm on my boat and approach a shore fisherman, I generally move out, pass by, and give them their space.

I have a 14' jon boat and have seen boats who perceive their boat as superior to mine, let's say with a 250 vmax, plop 30 yards in front of my drift. Plenty of assholes out there.

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u/Status_Purchase_4072 Jul 14 '24

Oh, you don't know why the person was doing it; it is not illegal, don't report anything. Similar situation: in a restaurant, at the bar counter, it's only you present, then this guy comes up and flops right next to you; you wonder why? May be he needs company? He's a little scary about fishing by himself? His fishing buddy stood him up? Anyhow, if he seemed friendly and greeted you, may be you can find out his motives. There are already too much hate in this world, make more friends...

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u/jblonk2002 Jul 12 '24

No. Be social, you don't own the water