Two Illinois men were fined $4,000 after pleading guilty to having 23 illegal walleye.
Ronald L. Plumb, 38, and Chad E. Lemmon, 33, both of Rock Island, Ill., each were fined $2,000 and forfeited the fish to the Crown.
On June 20, 2007, Plumb and Lemmon were fishing in Osbourne Bay on Eagle Lake, south of Dryden.
Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers from Dryden District checked the men and discovered they possessed 31 walleye—23 more than their eight-day non-resident sport fishing licences allowed.
Justice of the Peace Edith Baas heard the case May 20 in Dryden.
To report a natural resource violation, call toll-free 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) any time or contact your local MNR office during regular business hours.
You also can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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