Expecting the local…

Expecting the local recreational anglers to solve the issue of over fishing is a pretty big ask. The issue of commercial fishing needs to be addressed. The commercial fishers may be targeting small to medium sized fish but gill nets take all sized fish including the largest. It also needs to be properly monitored. When it comes to the tourist industry maybe in this time and age the lake cannot support 60 some tourist facilities on the Ontario side of the lake. This is a conservation issue and everyone needs to stand up and do their part not just one of the stake holders. Everyone I’ve talked to over the past few years has agreed something needs to be done. No one I have talked to thinks this is the answer. I have concerns you do not have the ability or the will to actually manage the walleye fishery on lake of the woods. Part of my concern comes from the management or lack of walleye management on shoal lake. Thanks for the opportunity to comment.