What is the $ fine for an oversize redfish?

[Moonpie]

Was talking with some friends today about this.

What is the $ fine amount on an untagged oversize redfish?

[plugger]

I thought it was up to $500 per illegal fish of any kind . Google it to find out .

[Silver Wolf]

Don't know if it's true, but I've heard that the state can fine you, then the federal government can fine you also. It's a state fish and also federal regulation applies. Might want to check on this. Again, it's only what I've heard. Lord Bless.
robert

[plugger]

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE FINE SCHEDULE says " take / possess undersized / oversized fish ....$140 . "

[Root Canal]

Thanks Henry, I searched your link and here is the entire list of fines.

http://www.mctx.org/courts/justices_of_the_peace/justice_of_the_peace_pct_1/docs/TEXASPARKSWILDLIFE.pdf

[Root Canal]

Dang....Look at this.

Penalties

If you violate fish and wildlife laws, you may:

• be fined (Class C - $25-$500; Class B - $200-$2,000; Class A - $500-$4,000; State Jail Felony, $1,500-$10,000);
• be jailed (Class B and higher offenses);
• face automatic suspension or revocation of licenses for up to five years;
• forfeit hunting gear, including firearms, used to commit a violation.

[Gater]

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE FINE SCHEDULE says " take / possess undersized / oversized fish ....$140 . "

It's not the fine it's the restitution that can get expensive!

[Gater]

Don't know if it's true, but I've heard that the state can fine you, then the federal government can fine you also. It's a state fish and also federal regulation applies. Might want to check on this. Again, it's only what I've heard. Lord Bless.
robert

The Feds can only fine you if the fish was caught in federal waters.

[plugger]

It's not the fine it's the restitution that can get expensive!

restitution ? To pay back what was stolen . You mean another fine ? What's your source ? Could one just bring a live redfish of equal size ? HAR ! Oops , another fine .

[dbarham]

restitution ? To pay back what was stolen . You mean another fine ? What's your source ? Could one just bring a live redfish of equal size ? HAR ! Oops , another fine .

Your a mess Henry

[plugger]

I've never admitted to being normal .

[walkinwader]

Too much denTal gas

[Moonpie]

Wow!

As a rough estimate it would be: $140 infraction fine + approx $300 restitution = FOR EACH FISH + court cost.

[Beandaddy]

The list is endless. Fine,restocking fee, restitution, possible loss of gear and liscense. They pretty much can do what they want I guess.
Beandaddy

[Robalo]

yeppir, one 14" trout cost a buddy of mine several hundred dollars many years ago, he kept it because it was gill hooked and dead when released so he grabbed it and strung it-that argument did not work-the dead ones that float off become part of the natural (sic) food chain-crab's dinner. Can be very expensive to be a cheat.