What is the maximum number of hooks per line when open-water fishing for landlocked salmon or trout?

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Open-water fishing for landlocked salmon or trout is limited to three hook units per line. A treble hook counts as a single hook unit when attached to a single artificial lure, so you could have one lure with a treble hook (one unit) plus two additional single hooks on separate lures for a total of three units. Exceeding three hook units would violate the rule. This setup balances effective gear choices with protecting the fish population.