In Sonoma County, the importance of ethical fishing has been underscored by a recent case of illegal fish trade, as Richard and Shalley Tran of Rohnert Park have entered a plea to illegally selling and trading fish.
The couple has acknowledged their involvement in two counts of illegally selling and exchanging fish for profit or personal gain.
According to a social media post by the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office, the investigation by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) into the Trans’ activities began in 2024 following a tip…