Angler fined for $10 fish sale

A New Plymouth man is angry after being prosecuted for selling a mate $10 of gurnard to cover his petrol costs.

Roger Maine's home was raided by Ministry of Fisheries staff who confiscated his dinghy, outboard motor, ute and fishing gear, the Taranaki Daily News reported.

In New Plymouth District Court this week he admitted selling "recreational catch" and was fined $300.