Anyone know the fine for breaking C&R rules?

[Hookin-Up]

Curious if they specified how steep the punishment for trolling more than 6 or stinger hooks were used?

Not that I am going to do it, or that I ever see a DNR boat out enforcing anything... just wonerding if the penalty they have will deter people from trying it?

[B-Faithful]

They could suspend your fishing license. They did that to a few rec anglers catching and releasing in the choptank last year. There was a monitary fine too. This was for first time offenders too

[27 sailfish]

Your good name and reputation ruined - IMHO , far worse then a fine of a hundred or so dollars.

[kidz]

Your good name and reputation ruined - IMHO , far worse then a fine of a hundred or so dollars.

That's what happened to the comms who have been ticketed numerous times by the DNR. Their names and reputation have taken a beating. LOL

[CAPT.MACK]

All rights to bash poachers and law breakers will be stripped,because now you are one of them.

Capt.mack
on the capt.mccomas

[rla69]

THEY WILL PROBABLY TAKE YOUR BOAT YOUR TRUCK AND YOUR HOUSE.But if your a commercial guy who poaches tons of illegal fish you get the wink and nod from the judge and a small fine.

[Hookin-Up]

No, it's more like you said. DNR isn't watching or checking us recs so it's not like you would get caught.

No but if someone calls to report another fisherman they may act.

[bear creeker]

The dnr is short handed.And this is the time of year to check trout fisherman so they are busy inland ,this I know for sure.

[Black Irish]

No, it's more like you said. DNR isn't watching or checking us recs so it's not like you would get caught.

You hold a commercial license and you defend commercials that get caught poaching - you are not one of "us". Skip on back to your commercial watermen only board where you are a hero.

[21Parker]

The dnr is short handed.And this is the time of year to check trout fisherman so they are busy inland ,this I know for sure.

I was at St Marys lake yesterday and there was 3 DNR guys checking. I wish they were out on the bay checking. The ponds and lakes need attention too but the bay is more important.