Anglers Fined For Over-Limit of Black Crappies
Two U.S. residents have been fined for catching and keeping more than their daily legal limit of black crappies.
Ronald Tobkin of Perham, Minnesota and Bruce Nereson of Fargo, North Dakota were fined a total of $1,950 under the Ontario Fishery Regulations for catching and keeping 13 black crappies over their legal limit.
Court heard that on March 12, 2010, conservation officers were checking ice anglers on Lake of the Woods near the Canada/U.S. border. Tobkin and Nereson were checked while bringing the fish back to the U.S. after they had spent the day in Ontario waters. During an inspection of their off-road vehicle the officers found 38 black crappies. Tobkin and Nereson’s legal allowable quotas were 15 and 10 crappies respectively, according to their individual fishing licences.
Justice of the Peace Robert McNally heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kenora, on May 4, 2010.
The ministry reminds anglers that it is illegal to catch and keep large quantities of fish. An individual may not have more fish than the possession limit of that species. Possession includes storing fish at home, at other locations or in freezers, as well as transporting them, holding them in live wells or having eaten them as part of a day’s meal. Further information can be found in the 2010 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary.
To report a natural resource violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Joan Hubay, Kenora District, 807-468-2583
Steve Harkof, Kenora District, 807-468-2502
Scott McAughey, Kenora District, 807-468-2517
