Originally Posted by
fish7777
IMHO, one of the big challenges is enforcement, especially with the nighttime fishers. Still many people disregard the 25-fish limit. I know of 3 Central Florida lakes that used to fish well until the brigade of night fishermen showed up in force, often fishing the same lake several nights a week. I've heard some of them tell me about the unreal numbers of fish they catch and I'd bet many of them don't stop at 25 fish per person.
I befriended a guy from Michigan several years ago who told me his goal was to take home 2500 fish each winter. Said the most he got was 2200. He fished solo and told me he didn't care about limits. I know he only kept >12" fish (more or less). His health declined about 10 years ago and he quit coming to Florida.
I also hear there is a black market for specks and that they bring a good price. I have no way of finding out any specific information (just heard rumors) to be able to give to FWC.