From FWC
This report represents some events the FWC handled Oct. 11-17 in the Northwest Region.
WAKULLA COUNTY
Officer L. Glover and M. Fernbach were patrolling the area of Lighthouse Road when they observed a vessel approach the ramp. The vessel was occupied by two subjects who were fishing for flounder. The officers conducted a resource inspection on the vessel and found the subjects to be in possession of one undersized flounder and one gigged red drum (redfish). Officer Fernbach issued one citation to the subject who admitted to gigging the redfish and warnings for the undersized flounder.
Officer Gray was conducting Joint Enforcement Agreement patrol targeting reef fish enforcement. During a resource inspection an undersized triggerfish was discovered. The appropriate resource citations were issued.
Officer Gray was on patrol in the St. Marks River targeting boating safety and inshore fisheries. While conducting a resource inspection, undersized seatrout were discovered. The appropriate citations were issued.
Officer M. Fernbach was on patrol and observed a vessel approach the boat ramp off Lighthouse Road. Officer Fernbach conducted a resource inspection and discovered the subject to be in possession of two flounder over his daily bag limit. Officer Fernbach issued the subject a citation.
Officer Fernbach was on patrol and observed a vessel approach the boat ramp at the end of Bottoms Road. The vessel was occupied by three subjects who were fishing for flounder. Officer Fernbach conducted a resource inspection on the vessel and observed the subjects to be in possession of two undersized flounder. The operator of the vessel was issued a citation for undersized flounder.
