Welcome to OFF. I've never been that far east; so I'll defer to others with some tips.
Thank you, however, for asking about the regs. The reg regarding live bait usage is in place; to protect native species from invasive ones. Invasive species, wreak havoc of the eco-systems of those streams. In turn, the native species can be GREATLY, and ADVERSELY affected.
So please obey, such a law. It is in place, to prevent harm to native populations. In fact without such restrictions, many fisheries would be destroyed (by the introduction of invasive species, who then reproduce in those very streams).
By the way, "artificial flies and lures" also means that you are NOT allowed to use any artificial baits either (like plastic worms).
Good luck out there. Let us see some reports, and pics.