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Michigan DNR Seizes 34 Over-Limit Walleye, Cites Five Detroit River Anglers

The DNR says strict limits protect the Detroit River's prized walleye fishery.

Overview

  • Conservation officers seized 34 walleye beyond the allowed catch from a group fishing the Detroit River.
  • Officers first observed the anglers near Milliken State Park and later used a search warrant to inspect their catch.
  • State rules allow six walleye per person per day on the river, which set the five-person group’s cap at 30 fish.
  • The anglers kept the legal allotment and received misdemeanor citations for the extra fish, according to the DNR.
  • A DNR law enforcement official called the river a world-class walleye fishery and said daily limits sustain its health.