Five cited for fishing violations in southern Louisiana parishes

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Agents cited five individuals accused of recreational fishing violations in southern Louisiana parishes.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reported the citations that occurred on Oct. 11 and 13.

3 cited in Terrebonne Parish

Patrolling agents cited three people from Baton Rouge on Oct. 11 after they were seen taking an ice chest from Boudreaux Canal to a parked car along Highway 56. All three were cited for possessing undersized red drum, taking over the limit of red drum, taking over the limit of black drum, and possessing undersized black drum.

The individuals were identified as Alexey Planche-Marron, 47; Michel Sotto Cabrales, 38; and Osvaldo Botello Martinez, 55.

Officials reported they were found with multiple undersized black drum and red drum. The fish were donated to charity.

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2 cited in Cameron Parish

Two were cited for fishing violations near Kayo Bayou on Oct. 13.

According to LDWF, Larry Bandeaux, 36, of Sulphur, was cited for fishing without basic fishing and saltwater fishing licenses. He was reportedly found in possession of 98 pounds of shrimp.

Later, agents found Chris Cormier, 53, of Vinton, attempting to hide 366 pounds of shrimp. He was cited for possessing over the recreational limit of shrimp and intentional concealment of fish.

All shrimp seized were donated to charity.