10 Lake Erie anglers charged after taking more fish than legal limit
According to a press release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Division of Wildlife's law enforcement officers recently closed two cases in which 10 anglers were charged in Huron Municipal Court.
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In the first court case, Robert Bragg, 34, Brian Gerschutz, 49, Noah Gerschutz, 26, and Joshua Longardner, 27, were charged for taking more than the daily limit of walleye on Lake Erie, according to the ODNR.
Each was found guilty and paid $210 in fines and court costs. Fifteen walleye were forfeited to the ODNR
In the second court case, Devon Devries, 28, Todd Devries, 52, Gregg Zack, 58, Nathan Zack, 31, Phillip Manthei, 62, and Jason Unger, 49, were found guilty of taking more than the daily limit of walleye on Lake Erie and having fish in an 'unlawful form while away from a permanent residence,' the release said.
Each angler was ordered to pay $310 in fines and court costs. Twenty-two walleye were forfeited to the ODNR.
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According to the release, two of the defendants had previous charges for taking more than the legal limit of walleye on Lake Erie.
According to the ODNR, the daily bag limit for walleye on Lake Erie is six fish, with a minimum length requirement of 15 inches
'Walleye fishing limits are enforced by the Division of Wildlife to prevent overfishing and protect the fishery for sustainable use, ensuring future generations may enjoy Ohio's outdoors,' the release said.
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