Dozens of charges and warnings issued during ministry enforcement blitz

There were 35 charges laid and 27 earnings issued during an enforcement blitz along the Detroit River and Inner Long Point Bay.

Conservation officers checked 749 anglers for compliance with the Ontario Fishery Regulations

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is cracking down on fishing-related offences.

    There were 35 charges laid and 27 warnings issued during an enforcement blitz along the Detroit River and Inner Long Point Bay during the long weekend.

    The ministry says conservation officers checked 749 anglers for compliance with the Ontario Fishery Regulations.

    Some of those charges and warnings included:

    • Fishing without a licence
    • Fishing in a sanctuary
    • Possessing live, invasive species
    • Using more than permitted number of lines

    "The conservation officers also used the opportunity to educate the public about invasive species and the negative effect they can have on biodiversity on the Detroit River and surrounding waters."

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