Taking fish from the ocean??
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KrisReef
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No, no, heck no.
Collecting fish for the aquarium trade is regulated. Fish licenses, live fish collection permit, and aquarium trade permit, etc, are likely as the ocean is a very small place and if everyone collected the fish we wouldn't have any.
I wouldn't risk it with anybody watching.
Collecting fish for the aquarium trade is regulated. Fish licenses, live fish collection permit, and aquarium trade permit, etc, are likely as the ocean is a very small place and if everyone collected the fish we wouldn't have any.
I wouldn't risk it with anybody watching.
littlefoxx
7500 Club Member
Thats probably a felony!
areefer01
2500 Club Member
As noted above by @jermzisurmom contact fish and game. They will guide you. You do not want to get caught doing something stupid as the ignorant card won't work. Poaching is serious as is taking things from reserves or otherwise noted protected water(s).
Few years back during California's drought I went through a process for collecting natural saltwater. That was, well, a rather fun experience...and it was just water. Felt silly wasting so much water when creating RODI, you know.
Anyway there are laws, or may be, or things required, so fish and game is your source of record.
Few years back during California's drought I went through a process for collecting natural saltwater. That was, well, a rather fun experience...and it was just water. Felt silly wasting so much water when creating RODI, you know.
Anyway there are laws, or may be, or things required, so fish and game is your source of record.
jermzisurmom
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Thought I'd mention I live in Brevard as well
KrisReef
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Here is where the OP can get some useful information.
If you take things in quantities or that are forbidden for capture then you may be prosecuted, and if you have commercial quantities of take a good DA might try and get some time in the pen to make an example out of you?
KrisReef
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Penalties:
Here is where the OP can get some useful information.
If you take things in quantities or that are forbidden for capture then you may be prosecuted, and if you have commercial quantities of take a good DA might try and get some time in the pen to make an example out of you?
FWC Violation Levels & Penalties - Sando Law
Florida FWC violation and penalties are Attorney Drew Sandos speciality. Learn more about them here.
www.sandocriminaldefense.com
Here in California we have similar laws and lots of hobbists who get caught face a few "Homewrecker" frag costs for court, legal representation, and court imposed fines for fishing violations.
Poaching abalone can be more severe, but its the repeat offenders who get jail time and fishing bans. Same with Game violations, the courts don't take fish crimes too seriously for most violations.
If the offender is doing commercial level harvesting then the situation can be more severe, but these crimes are not like a DUI as far as the system goes.
KrisReef
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That had to be a boatload of effort to deal with regulators! Hats off for getting that done!
Here in San Diego we have a spigot at Scripp's institute of Oceanography that is open to the public. Lots of Reefers use it, but many will not due to complications associated with the water from the tap. Our coastal water if fairly green and brown after a rainstorm.
BZOFIQ
5000 Club Member
To the OP, the short answer is yes, you can collect ornamental species for your own aquarium. There are some requirements and limitations.
FL FWC site has it all spelled out; ignore replies above and check their site.
FL FWC site has it all spelled out; ignore replies above and check their site.
sfin52
So many pedestrians so little time
Wow did you read the replies. I guess not because most of them said check local laws.
areefer01
2500 Club Member
That had to be a boatload of effort to deal with regulators! Hats off for getting that done!
Here in San Diego we have a spigot at Scripp's institute of Oceanography that is open to the public. Lots of Reefers use it, but many will not due to complications associated with the water from the tap. Our coastal water if fairly green and brown after a rainstorm.
Yeah you all down South are lucky. My understanding is that Scripp's has been there a good long while which is nice. A bit too far to drive although I could make a weekend out of it and get a couple dives in Catalina.
isaacfish
Active Member
Well, I just found out that it is legal as long as you have the right permits and licenses and if you choose the fish because they’re on the legal list and based on their size and quantity per person per day
KrisReef
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I think I saw that a pufferfish was not take, and of course liverock and corals, but good luck netting fish with SCUBA! It should be a great adventure. Post pictures if you get something legally!
Formulator
Valuable Member
Sooo what you’re telling me is that the dentist in Finding Nemo was likely a criminal?!
SueAubu
There's always room on the sand!
The diving in brevard isn't that good... The question you should be asking is what fish would you want to keep that badly that you'd risk bringing parasites and disease into your tank?
(Signed, A former good Brevard prosecutor)
(Signed, A former good Brevard prosecutor)
