FWC officers busted fishermen in two separate cases earlier this month for electro-fishing in Gulf and Franklin Counties.
Electro-fishing is when a shocking device is used to stun the fish so they can be lifted out of the water with a dip net.
It is illegal in Florida.
In the Franklin County case, FWC officers found the fishermen returning to the Abercrombie boat ramp where they conducted a resource inspection revealing a large number of flathead catfish on the deck and in coolers.
Officers found several indicators the fish were not harvested using rod and reel and discovered a device capable of producing electrical shock in a stern compartment.
The fishermen were cited for harvesting freshwater fish using an illegal method.
The Gulf County case happened on the Chipola River in Douglas Slough.
During a resource and boating safety inspection, officers noticed the two fishermen trying to hide something.
After further inspection, officers discovered a device on board capable of producing electric current sufficient to stun or shock freshwater fish.
Those fishermen were cited for possession of a device capable of producing electrical shock on the waters of the state.
Electro-fishing is when a shocking device is used to stun the fish so they can be lifted out of the water with a dip net.
It is illegal in Florida.
In the Franklin County case, FWC officers found the fishermen returning to the Abercrombie boat ramp where they conducted a resource inspection revealing a large number of flathead catfish on the deck and in coolers.
Officers found several indicators the fish were not harvested using rod and reel and discovered a device capable of producing electrical shock in a stern compartment.
The fishermen were cited for harvesting freshwater fish using an illegal method.
The Gulf County case happened on the Chipola River in Douglas Slough.
During a resource and boating safety inspection, officers noticed the two fishermen trying to hide something.
After further inspection, officers discovered a device on board capable of producing electric current sufficient to stun or shock freshwater fish.
Those fishermen were cited for possession of a device capable of producing electrical shock on the waters of the state.
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