Total length
Length from the tip of the closed mouth to the tip of the tail, usually with the tail lobes squeezed together.
In more detail
It is the default measurement for most freshwater size limits.
Applying it
The linked entry puts the term in context, and your state’s rule book gives the exact definition it uses.
Questions & answers
What does total length mean in fishing regulations?
Length from the tip of the closed mouth to the tip of the tail, usually with the tail lobes squeezed together. It is the default measurement for most freshwater size limits.
Sources for this entry
- CatchVault state regulations: Company-published summaries for 48 states, each linked to the agency.
Practical guidance is original editorial writing. App details come from the developer’s published descriptions, checked .
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This reference is published alongside CatchVault. State-by-state summaries and license guides live on the CatchVault website, and sister references cover fish identification and fishing apps in general.
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Best Fishing Regulations App. “Total length.” Content reviewed .
https://bestfishingregulationsapp.com/glossary/total-length/