Trout poachers cited in Lancaster
Two trout poachers have been cited for violating fishing laws in a Lancaster park, authorities said Friday.
L.A. County sheriff's deputies and wardens with the state Department of Fish and Game conducted a day-long surveillance Thursday of Apollo Park after receiving complaints of excessive fishing.
Poachers seemed to favor days when the park pond is restocked with trout, which occurs twice a month on Thursdays from November to April. In warmer months, catfish replaces the trout, authorities said.
Two people were issued citations for fishing with more than two poles and smoking in a county park, authorities said.
Sheriff’s parks bureau Cpt. Stephen Smith said joint operations will continue on a random basis to enforce fishing rules and regulations.
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Nothing better to do huh? crack dealers, murder, robbery, kidnapping, etc... and we are giving fishermen tickets?! What the fire?! Nothing better to do huh?
Posted by: nls73m | January 14, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Multiple deputies spend an entire day at the park to arrest two people for using multiple fishing poles? Well golly, I feel safer already, don't you?
Posted by: nijode | January 14, 2011 at 09:02 AM
I poached trout recently. It was delicious. Poached it in olive oil. Guess I should stay away from Lancaster.
Posted by: Jonathan | January 14, 2011 at 09:30 AM
If people would follow the regulations, there would be plenty of fish for everyone. Get a life
Posted by: bob | April 25, 2011 at 11:32 PM