Comments based on over 40…

Comments based on over 40 years on the lake and observations.

The message has been communicated consistently to the MNR that something must be done about netting by First Nation. Nets are currently sunken and unmarked, not checked regularly, fish left to die or rot, no registering of catch and people self identifying as Metis FN netting. As a property owner we have first hand knowledge of this.
Further there needs to be a collaborative limit for LOW that includes Manitoba, Minnesota and Ontario.
Lack of enforcement. Over the past 40 years we have observed American Anglers not following regulation including over limit and over size as well as culling of live fish held often resulting in death. Rarely do we see enforcement staff.
The notation in evidence regarding free trade access to resources in Ontario was never formally challenged. During the period non resident anglers were required to have property or stay at licensed resorts the free trade access issue was raised by US. It did not go to legal challenge but was abandoned.
As an Ontario resident and property owner you are subject to the same rules as non residents which is unfair.
Until the above issues are addressed the recovery of the fishery will be hampered.