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Shark Fishing at Gulf State Park Pier Reopens Through September
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' website.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announces permitted, managed shark fishing events at the Gulf State Park Pier will reopen. Alabama State Parks Director Greg Lein said the reopening of the shark fishing season is in response to the popularity of this program among pier anglers. The first two managed shark fishing events will take place on the south end of the pier – called the octagon – from 7 p.m. Sunday, March 31, until 7 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2019, and from 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, until 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2019. The remaining events take place on most Sundays and Tuesdays from April through September.
The managed shark-fishing events will allow for 15 anglers per occasion, with no more than one rod and reel per angler in use. Each angler may have one assistant. This allows for a maximum of 30 individuals on the octagon area during each event. Anglers are encouraged to assist one another while fishing. To review the 2019 Shark Fishing Event Calendar or to register to participate as an angler for these managed shark fishing events, visit the Alabama State Parks website.
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