Devmah
Member
If it is not your trap leave it alone. Playing vigilante fish cop checking other peoples floats will end up causing you some problems. Unless something has changed, the regs. do not clearly state that names and phone numbers are required. Only names are required although your phone # may not be a bad idea if the trap were lost.
You need to have your name and phone number it’s in the regs...
https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/crab-crabe-eng.html
Lines and buoys
- All shellfish traps must be marked with a floating tag or buoy that has your name on it
- Use highly visible buoys, large enough to stay afloat in tides and currents in your fishing area. Only 1 name can appear on the buoy attached to your trap(s). Names and phone numbers must be legible and visible (at least 7.5 cm high)
- Do not use: Gear marked with another fisher’s name. Avoid plastic jugs, bottles and Styrofoam blocks that may deteriorate or sink, or are hard to see or marked.