A Mattawa man who pleaded guilty to a series of fishing violations has been sentenced to seven days in jail.
Shawn Miller pleaded guilty to four counts of possessing walleye over his legal limit and one count each of unlawfully transporting fish, possessing a commercial gill net and selling walleye.
Each count carries a seven day jail sentence. Miller will serve his sentences concurrently.
The court also issued an order prohibiting Miller from obtaining or possessing a fishing licence and engaging in any fishing-related activities for five years.
Court heard that during the spring and summer of 2013, the MNR received a tip that Miller was catching over-limits of walleye using a gill net and by angling in Tee, Red Pine and Papineau lakes and the Ottawa River.
On July 12 and August 27, 2013, conservation officers observed Miller catch and retain a large quantity of walleye.
Officers executed a search warrant at his residence on August 29, 2013.
Miller admitted to taking over-limits of walleye on a regular basis while fishing the Ottawa River and not adhering to the Ontario fishing regulations.
Miller further admitted that the fish he caught by netting were taken to his residence and sold in Mattawa.
Officers seized a gill net, walleye, fishing gear and a boat and motor. All seized items were forfeited, except for the boat and motor, which will be returned to the rightful owner.
