Spearfishing Fine Please help?

Question

So me and my brother went spearfishing and we each caught 3 lobster. ( so a total of six) The only problem was we caught them illegally. We speared the lobster with a Pole spear. And some were not of legal size. I had my california fishing license but my brother didnt. What kind of fines can we expect from this mess

Answer 1

It depends on what county you we're in, but your looking at a hefty fine. I've seen it between 75 and 500 dollars per offense. But spearing them and not having a license, along with the shorts is not good! you'll probably get 6 counts, plus as many shorts as you had, plus the license. They could confiscate your gear, and throw you in jail. After the fine that is.

Answer 2

A friend of mine poached undersized, out of season lobsters in Ocean Beach.  He paid $1,000 per lobster.  

      Never spear or take lobsters that are undersized or have eggs.  Follow the California Department of Fish and Game regulations.