Hi Slay,
I agree that there needs to be enforcement on creel and size limits. I can tell you I am friends with the KDFWR enforcement officer for Calloway County. Last year I saw him one day and he had written almost a book of tickets for short fish that day. So they are out there. I have his cell number so I can call him if need be. But you are right. I got into it with some guys one day on Jonathan at Town and Country. I was cleaning the days catch and it looked like these guys were cleaning eveything they caught. I called them on it and they told me to mind my own business and I told them fishing was my business. I couldn't get anyone there that night but law enforcement was there the next day checking fish at the cleaning station. I don't know if these guys were caught but maybe it threw a scare into them. And tourists are part of the problem but I know locals as well that won't turn a fish back regardless of the law. I was talking to a guy tonight that I am guiding for next month. I told him I have gotten to where I hardly clean any fish. usually its only for clients. The couple fish I am holding in my profile picture were turned back. I'll be the fist one to admit they are delicious but I have a hard time putting a knife to something that brings me so much joy.
Lyndon
Old Guide
Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.