Man cited for mangrove snapper

A 59-year-old Bolingbrook, Illinois man was given two mandatory notice to appear in court citations Saturday for illegal harvesting mangrove snapper.

Lower Keys Marine Deputy Edward Swogger was on patrol at approximately 2:15 p.m. at the south end of the Seven Mile Bridge when he observed Jonas Kaulinis fishing.

Deputy Swogger inspected his cooler and found 10 mangrove snappers, the biggest of which was 9.5 inches.

Mangrove snapper are required to be 10 inches in length to be harvested and the bag limit is five.

For more information on fishing regulations go to www.myfwc.com

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