2009-03-31 Sudbury - Ice Fishing Blitz

ELEVEN CHARGES IN JOINT ENFORCEMENT BLITZ ON LAKE PANACHE

March 31, 2009

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Provincial Police, with the Greater Sudbury Police Service, laid 11 charges and issued 14 warnings during a joint enforcement blitz in the Lake Panache area during spring break weekend, March 14-15.

Over 400 people were contacted and many infractions were encountered during the blitz.

Charges and warnings were issued for the following offences:

over-limits of lake trout
angling without a licence
extra lines
consuming liquor out of residence
being too far away from fishing lines
not possessing a fishing licence while angling
not wearing a proper helmet while snowmobiling.

Anglers are reminded to have all valid licences required, to show to a conservation officer, if asked, and to transport fish in such a way that they can be easily identified, measured and counted.

For further information on fishing regulations, please consult the 2008-2009 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary, available from licence issuers, ServiceOntario/Government Information Centres or at ontario.ca/fishing.

To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free anytime or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).