Section 498.228 - Possession of fish taken outside state restricted(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section: (a) No person shall possess or import into this state from the waters of the Pacific Ocean beyond the boundaries of this state any game fish unless the person has in possession those valid angling licenses, tags and permits required therefor by the wildlife laws or rules promulgated pursuant thereto.(b) No person shall possess or import into this state from any waters beyond the boundaries of this state any game fish in excess of the amount prescribed by the wildlife laws or rules promulgated pursuant thereto.(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to: (a) The possession or importation of fish taken pursuant to the commercial fishing laws; or(b) The possession or importation of fish taken in the waters of another state, a territory of the United States or a foreign country pursuant to the laws of such state, territory or foreign country.