Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three men for alleged recreational fishing violations on May 6 in Jefferson Parish.
Agents cited Floyd W. Talley, 69, of Marrero, Adam H. Talley, 47, of Lafitte, and Carl J. Delery Jr., 58, of Kenner, for possession of over the limit and undersized red drum.
Agents were performing a boating safety and creel check when they found the men in possession of 35 red drum, of which 28 were undersized. The subjects admitted to catching the fish that day.
The daily limit for red drum is five per person, with a minimum size limit of 16 inches. Agents seized the 35 red drum and donated them to a local charity.
Adam H. Talley was additionally cited for not having valid basic and saltwater fishing licenses.
Possession of over ten red drum brings a $400 to $900 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Possession of undersized red drum carries a $100 to $350 fine and up to 60 days in jail. Failing to possess basic fishing and saltwater fishing licenses each brings up to a $50 fine and 15 days in jail.
The men may also face civil restitution for the replacement value of the illegally possessed fish totaling up to $926.45.