MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A 33-year-old Miami man has been cited for multiple wildlife violations after being caught spearfishing in a prohibited area and possessing an undersized lobster in the Upper Keys.
Eddy Reyes Lara received a mandatory notice to appear in court citation on Sunday.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Marine Deputy Jason Farr observed Lara spearfishing near the Channel Two Bridge at approximately 4:45 PM. The area is a designated no-spearfishing zone.
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Upon further investigation, Deputy Farr discovered that Lara was also in possession of an illegally speared barracuda and did not possess a valid Florida fishing license.
Lara was cited for spearfishing in a prohibited area, possessing an undersized lobster, illegally spearing a barracuda, and fishing without a license.
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