Throwable life cushion of buoyant heaving line for the St Lawrence

[Senor Snagger]

Does one meet the requirement of the other? 

 

If I am fishing the St Lawrence, NYS wants a throwable cushion and Canada wants a buoyant heaving line. Am I ok with just the cushion if I am in Canada or just the heaving line if I am in America? 

[LongLine]

Probably not. 

 

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[jimski2]

The Canadians are shaking down Americans for any violations now like crossing the border without calling in before passing through their water on the Niagara River. Stay away from Canadian water and learn the boundary line.

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[lost a lure]

You need to comply with the equipment requirements of the country the boat is kept. If your motoring through Canadian waters you don't need to check in.

[LongLine]

If your motoring thru Canuck water, their peoples can stop & inspect you.  Been there, done that & had that done to us this last summer up in Chippewa area

 

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[baitrigger]

You need to comply with the equipment requirements of the country the boat is kept. If your motoring through Canadian waters you don't need to check in.

[Senor Snagger]

Longline- did they see if you had a throwing line?

[baitrigger]

Dont believe it. The rules of the country you are in apply. Can of beer on board in canada $150 fine. If you run three rods in canada, they will find you...fast.

[lost a lure]

Dont believe it. The rules of the country you are in apply. Can of beer on board in canada $150 fine. If you run three rods in canada, they will find you...fast.

 

Don't believe what?

[baitrigger]

Go online and look up canadian regs. You need to call everytime you enter canadian waters. At that point all canadian rules take effect.

[Senor Snagger]

I have read articles that you need to check in for the day if you are going to fish Canadian Waters.

[baitrigger]

And when you leave. A canadian licence is also a good idea. Home country has nothing to do with it.

[lost a lure]

You need to check in if your fishing, anchoring or landing. You need to check in when you return to the United States. The safety requirements for state where your boat is kept are adequate. That is stated in the regulations.

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[jimski2]

A flare pistol will put you in handcuffs. Checking in with your cell phone will have you being pinged where you travel. A dwi will bar your entry even as a passenger. A felony is bad also. They have taken the Homeland Security deal to a higher level now. A can of beer is a ride to jail. Be very careful there now.

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[LongLine]

Checked for more stuff than our local CG normally does.  Also took my brothers license & registration into their cabin for a good 5-7 minutes.  Know dang well they were running him thru their scanner/background/criminal record stuff.

 

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[dawg]

If we launch in NY call and fish Canadian waters and call returning to a NY Port do I and my passengers need an enhanced driver license and or passport?

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[lost a lure]

You need to declare the flare gun when you check in. The same way you declare when you drive across the border. A felon is not allowed into Canada. An open beer is illegal in the US and Canada if your operating a motorized vehicle. Alcohol needs to be stowed below decks when underway. A valid Canadian fishing license is needed as in the US. Use common sense and you will not have a problem.

Edited March 26, 2015 by lost a lure

[jimski2]

After fishing the shared waters of the lower Niagara River for years it was very scary seeing an American boater taken off his boat in handcuffs and his boat driven away. Be very careful out there and make sure you cross all the T's and dot the I's.

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[Senor Snagger]

I think im just going to stay somewhere on the Canadian side. I fish mostly in canadian waters anyway. That way I dont have to worry about this daily check in thing. 

[baitrigger]

You need to declare the flare gun when you check in. The same way you declare when you drive across the border. A felon is not allowed into Canada. An open beer is illegal in the US and Canada if your operating a motorized vehicle. Alcohol needs to be stowed below decks when underway. A valid Canadian fishing license is needed as in the US. Use common sense and you will not have a problem.

[baitrigger]

The driver cant be drinking in the us. In canada a beer in a cooler stowed below deck is a $200 ticket. It can not be stowed below. Only exception large boat with head. I forget the size.27'.

[baitrigger]

If we launch in NY call and fish Canadian waters and call returning to a NY Port do I and my passengers need an enhanced driver license and or passport?

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[baitrigger]

Yes. On the west end, border patrol officers ride along and check. It is the same as crossing the bridge. Like stated above, if you drift across the line. You are in canada.

[dawg]

Yes. On the west end, border patrol officers ride along and check. It is the same as crossing the bridge. Like stated above, if you drift across the line. You are in canada.

Thank you for the response. Just trying to dot my I's and cross my tees

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[lost a lure]

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-quick-quick_visitor-1610.htm

 

Interpret this how you like. The site is difficult to navigate. Again follow the rules and use common sense.