This should have been…

This should have been addressed a long time ago. LOTW should have implemented the same slot size at the same time as when the Winnipeg River slot size was put into effect. No one should be keeping walleye over 45 cm. There is no reason anyone should be keeping walleye over 70 cm. If this gets implemented on LOTW do you not think the fishing pressure on the Winnipeg River will increase dramatically. The people on the Winnipeg River embraced the slot size restrictions for many years and as a result enjoy a reasonable fishing experience today. No walleye under 35cm. should be harvested as they are the future of a viable fishery. Had this been done on LOTW you would have a much stronger fishery today. As you well know the Winnipeg River fishery is going to get over fished in a very short period when LOTW anglers move over due to the increased catch limit. Then in short order you will see the same problem on the river as you have on LOTW. A dog chasing its tail. I think there should be a slot size on LOTW Walleye sport (4) and cons (2) 35 to 45 cm only. Too many fishers on LOTW are keeping fish well under 35 cm. All indigenous nets should be clearly marked as to the identity of the owner and the first time that net is found with dead and rotting fish that person should be banned from netting again. No excuses and no second chances. The same goes for black marketing fish. This is a problem going on far to often. Thank You