On Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:23:21 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised to learn that when you apply for a hunting or
fishing license somewhere in that boilerplate is a statement
confirming that you will abide by all of the applicable laws in your
state. If one of the laws is that a wildlife officer will be permitted
to search creels, ice chests, fish boxes, refrigerators and other
likely areas to confirm compliance with those laws you have probably
given your consent to the search.

And if you have visible fishing equipment that would constitute
reasonable suspicion, otherwise not.