Dauphin conservation officers gave out a total of $5,670 in fines after catching three people using dip nets along the Valley River.
In the most recent Manitoba Conservation Officer Service Enforcement Update, there were two reports made by Dauphin officers near the end of April.
On April 27th, officers found two males using dip nets to catch and retain spawning walleye at a low-lying area of the Valley River. In all, the pair had 20 walleye in their possession.
Both men were from Camperville and were issued court appearance notices along with restitution charges totaling $4,200 for retaining walleye in a conservation closure.
On April 30th, Dauphin conservation officers saw someone using a dip net to catch and retain spawning walleye in a low-lying area of the Valley River.
The man, from Dauphin, had seven walleye in his possession. He was issued a notice to appear in court along with a $1,470 restitution charge for retaining walleye in a conservation closure.
In both cases, all the fish were donated. Anyone with information on illegal activity is asked to call a local Natural Resources and Northern Development office or the TIP line at 1-800-782-0076.
