The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has said the following as part of the fishing regulations:
Starting September 1, the Parks Highway streams and many other Mat-Su and West Cook Inlet waters go to no bait and single-hook only.
I'm new to fishing. What is meant by "no bait?" I'm assuming that doesn't mean that you must cast in an empty hook and hope a fish bites it, right?
Alaska Department of fish and Game: Statewide Definitions
Bait means any substance applied to fishing gear for the purpose of attracting fish by scent, including fish eggs in any form, natural or preserved animal, fish, fish oil, shellfish, or insect parts, natural or processed vegetable matter, and natural or synthetic chemicals.
Or, in layman's terms, anything with a smell; also commonly called "attractants".
Yes it means no bait as in absence of bait.
Single as apposed to double, triple, ... hooks
Fish will strike at lures / spinners. Especially if they don't have much experience with fisherman.
What is not clear is if artificial bait is OK (a rubber worm).
A triple hook below would not be in compliance
Usually, this means that the area is designated for fly fishing with single hook flies. This type of regulation is usually found in streams where the goal is catch and release fishing.
