From The Associated Press
LAKE WALES, Fla. — Authorities say four anglers are on the hook for catching too many fish in a central Florida lake, and now face fines and possible jail time.
A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer got an anonymous tip last week that led to the seizure of more than 1,200 fish caught from Lake Kissimmee.
Each angler is allowed just 50 of the fish per day, with a maximum of a two days’ catch in possession.
Authorities say the four from the Columbia, S.C., area had 1,268 fish on Friday, including shellcrackers and undersize largemouth bass.
All four were charged with over-the-limit possession, a second-degree misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500 and 60 days in jail.
Tags: Florida, Lake Kissimmee, South Carolina
