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Man Convicted for Breach of Newfoundland Fishery Regulations for Retaining Large Salmon
November 25, 2014 – St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Jeffery John of Gander has been fined for catching and retaining a salmon longer than 63 centimetres.
Mr. John was convicted on October 21 in Gander Provincial Court. He was apprehended with a salmon longer than 63 centimetres on the Gander River near Glenwood on July 18.
Penalties
Fined $1000 to be paid within one year
Forfeiture of one salmon, one fishing rod, reel and line
Prohibited from recreational fishing for one year
The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the long-term health and productivity of Canada’s fisheries resources, and the habitat that supports them, for generations to come. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a mandate to protect and conserve marine resources and to prosecute offenders under the Fisheries Act. It ensures and promotes compliance with the Act and other laws and regulations through a combination of land, air, and sea patrols, as well education and awareness activities.
Illegal fishing is a threat to the sustainability of important fishing resources. You can report suspicious fishing activity or violations of fish habitat by contacting your nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office. You may also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or Newfoundland and Labrador Crime Stoppers.
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November 25, 2014 – St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Jeffery John of Gander has been fined for catching and retaining a salmon longer than 63 centimetres.
Mr. John was convicted on October 21 in Gander Provincial Court. He was apprehended with a salmon longer than 63 centimetres on the Gander River near Glenwood on July 18.
Penalties
Fined $1000 to be paid within one year
Forfeiture of one salmon, one fishing rod, reel and line
Prohibited from recreational fishing for one year
The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the long-term health and productivity of Canada’s fisheries resources, and the habitat that supports them, for generations to come. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a mandate to protect and conserve marine resources and to prosecute offenders under the Fisheries Act. It ensures and promotes compliance with the Act and other laws and regulations through a combination of land, air, and sea patrols, as well education and awareness activities.
Illegal fishing is a threat to the sustainability of important fishing resources. You can report suspicious fishing activity or violations of fish habitat by contacting your nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office. You may also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or Newfoundland and Labrador Crime Stoppers.
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Charges and Convictions
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador Region
