Anglers fined for over fishing

News Release
MNR

ATIKOKAN - Five Minnesota anglers have pleaded guilty to having 12 walleye over the limit and possessing a northern pike that was within the prohibited slot size.
Gerald M. Heinen, 59, of Albany, Bryan V. Heinen, 31, of Cambridge, Martin Moser, 48, Joseph E. Moser, 44, and Adam M. Fuchs, 18, all of Paynesville, were charged and issued Provincial Offence Notices. All the charges were uncontested and the men paid the fines to the Provincial Offences office in Fort Frances.
On May 21 this year, Ministry of Natural Resources Atikokan Area conservation officers contacted the men on Sapawe Road about 25 kilometres east of Atikokan. The anglers had been fishing on Mercutio Lake on the opening day of walleye season. The officers issued the tickets to the men after checking their catch.
The public is reminded that there are specific regulations in place along the border waters within Fort Frances District for non-resident anglers.