Texas man cited for recreational fishing violation in Jefferson Parish

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Texas man for an alleged fishing violation on Sept. 8 in Jefferson Parish.

Agents cited Bruno Robles Ramos, 30, of Riviera, Texas, for taking Red Drum in excess of 27 inches.

Agents were on patrol when they observed Ramos actively fishing on the Bridge Side Marina Fishing Pier around 4 a.m. on Sept. 8. Agents made contact with Ramos and conducted a license and compliance inspection.

Agents found Ramos to be in possession of five Red Drum in excess of 27 inches. Regulations state that you cannot possess any Red Drum in excess of 27 inches. Agents were able to return one of the Red Drum to the water and donate the other four fish to a local charity.

Possessing Red Drum in excess of 27 inches brings up to a $350 fine. Ramos may also face civil restitution totaling $106 for the replacement value of the illegally taken fish.

Agents participating in the case are Senior Agent Austin Anderson and Senior Agent Troy Autin.