MNR Enforcement on Winnipeg River

Kenora District Conservation Officers laid 13 charges and issued 39 warnings during an enforcement blitz from August 2nd to 10th on the Winnipeg River.

Conservation officers checked 264 anglers for compliance with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and Ontario Fisheries Regulations.

Several charges were laid for having an overlimit of walleye, fishing without a license, and transporting fish that could not be measured and identified.

Officers also laid two charges and issued three warnings against individuals under the Liquor Licence Act, for having open liquor in a boat.