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NEWS January 19, 2012

Four Toronto residents have been fined $2,500 for illegal salmon fishing on the Humber River in the City of Toronto.
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Richard Muntyan, Ervin Paczok and Iles Glosczi pleaded guilty to charges under the Fisheries Act and the Ontario Fishery Regulations and were each fined a total of $500. Tibor Danyi also pleaded guilty to charges under the Fisheries Act and the Ontario Fishery Regulations and was fined a total of $1,000. In addition to the fines, their fishing equipment has been permanently forfeited.

The court heard that on the afternoon of October 8, 2011, Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers found the men fishing within 25 yards downstream of a dam on the Humber River, in an area that is closed to fishing. The men were also observed to repeatedly jerk large weighted hooks and fishing lures through the water in order to deliberately snag salmon.

Migratory fish, such as rainbow trout and salmon, are vulnerable to poaching when they congregate in the pools at the base of dams while moving upstream to spawn. Signs posted along the river remind anglers that no fishing is permitted within 25 yards downstream of the dam. Public complaints to enforcement officers have helped catch anglers who ignore the signs.

Justice of the Peace Alice Napier heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto, on January 12, 2012.

For further information on fishing regulations, please consult the 2012 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary, available at ServiceOntario/Government Information Centres, licence issuers and at ontario.ca/fishing.

To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Dirk

[diggyj]

If you know these donkies, give them a smack to the head.

Dirk

[Alfiegee]

diggyj, on 23 January 2012 - 12:16 PM, said:

If you know these donkies, give them a smack to the head.

Dirk

No I don't know these donkeys, But I think the judge should have given them a smack on the head and a kick in the butt instead of just a light tap on the wrist. And I see no mention of them being banned from fishing for any period of time. As a friend of mine often says," They should be strung up, shot and pissed on, not necessarily in that order."
Correct me if I'm wrong but have fines for this kind of infraction been reduced over the years? I remember a case a few years back when 3 poachers were caught in the Owen Sound area. They were caught with 2 Steelies in their possession in a part of a river that was closed to fishing. 2 of the men were fined 2500 and the other 2000, their gear was confiscated as was a vehicle that they used to get to the river. All 3 were banned from fishing for 3 years. That's what I call a smack in the head and a good swift kick. And also what I would call a suitable punishment. IMO, that is the minimum offenses like this should merit as punishment.

Alfie.

[NADO]

Well hopefully they were robbed of some expensive fishing gear, but by the sounds of their methods they were probably using CT specials. A larger fine could definately have been imposed, it is possible that they werent caught with any fish in their posession as usually posessing fish in an area closed to fishing gives the fine a nice boost. It seems odd that they were snagging yet no fish were mentioned...although one angler did receive a larger fine so that could suggest that he had fish but they just didnt mention it.

[diggyj]

The ministry is pretty good at announcing if people are in possesion of illegal fish, so I would say none of them had fish. Just look at these articles.

Dirk

[diggyj]

$4,500 Fine For Humber River Salmon PoacherNEWS
December 12, 2011
A Toronto man has been fined $4,500 for illegal salmon fishing at the Old Mill Dam on the Humber River.
Stephan Tymchyshyn, of Etobicoke, pleaded guilty to charges under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and the Ontario Fishery Regulations. In addition to the fine, his fishing licence has been suspended for two years and his fishing equipment has been permanently forfeited. Previous fishing convictions were considered in handing down this sentence.The court heard that on the evening of October 8, 2011, Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers found Tymchyshyn fishing in the Humber River immediately below the Old Mill Dam, in an area that is closed to fishing. Tymchyshyn was found to be in possession of illegal fish snagging equipment and two pails of fish roe.
Justice of the Peace David R. Keilty heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto, on December 1, 2011.
Migratory fish, such as rainbow trout and salmon, are vulnerable to poaching when they congregate in the pools at the base of dams while moving upstream to spawn. Signs posted at the Old Mill Dam remind anglers that no fishing is permitted within 60 metres downstream of the dam.
To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

$3,000 in Fines for Too Many BassNEWS
October 24, 2011
Two Newmarket anglers have been fined a total of $3,000 for possessing too many fish.
Sokhon Kim and Channy Kim each pleaded guilty to possessing more than their legal limit of bass and were each fined $1,500.
The court heard that on September 10, 2011, a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer on patrol checked the couple as they were loading their vehicle. Further inspection revealed that they had 23 smallmouth bass in their possession. Sokhon Kim produced a sport fishing licence and Channy Kim produced a conservation fishing licence allowing Sokhon Kim to possess six bass and Channy Kim to possess two bass. The couple also forfeited their fishing equipment to the Crown.
Justice of the Peace Jason Mariasine heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Peterborough, on October 13, 2011.
Anglers are reminded that each individual is responsible for being aware of limits and fishing within them.
For further information about fishing regulations, please consult the 2011 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary, available at ServiceOntario/Government Information Centres, licence issuers and at ontario.ca/fishing.
To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Early Bass Fishing Lands Angler in Hot WaterNEWS
August 25, 2011
A Toronto man was fined $4,100 for offences related to fishing in a closed season.
Jerry Mata Reboja pleaded guilty and was fined $3,600 for catching and retaining smallmouth bass during the closed season. He pleaded guilty and was fined an additional $500 for making a false statement to a conservation officer.
The court heard that on June 10, 2011, a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer was checking anglers for compliance with the fishing regulations at the Trent River in Trent Hills. The officer checked Reboja as he was loading fishing gear into his vehicle. Reboja informed the officer that he had only caught rock bass and produced a stringer of rock bass for inspection. The officer subsequently found Reboja had 18 smallmouth bass. The season for smallmouth bass did not open until June 25, 2011.
Justice of the Peace Joni Glover heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice,
Campbellford, on August 25, 2011.
For further information about Ontario fishing regulations, please consult the 2011 Fishing Regulations Summary, available at ServiceOntario/Government Information Centres, licence issuers and at ontario.ca/fishing.
To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

$2,400 Fine For Too Many WalleyeNEWS
November 8, 2011
An Illinois man has been fined $2,400 for having too many walleye in his possession.
Dan Behrens of Chicago pleaded guilty to having 12 walleye over the legal limit.
The court heard that on June 30, 2011, Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers were conducting a boat patrol on Lac La Croix on the west side of Quetico Provincial Park. On Moose Hide Island, the officers met Behrens and a fishing guide cooking a shore lunch. Behrens had 14 walleye in his possession, 12 more than his legal limit.
Justice of the Peace Pat Clysdale-Cornell heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Atikokan, on October 27, 2011.
The ministry reminds anglers that an individual may not have more fish than the possession limit of that species. Possession includes storing fish at home or other locations, as well as transporting them and holding them in live wells.
To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

THE PENALTIES ARE A JOKE

DIrk