If you could change/create one Fishing reg/law, what would it be?

[flytyermiller]

Well, the title of the thread says it all really. (also posted a hunting version in that group)
The only thing i would ask is that we steer clear of the First Nations thing. We don't need another one of those debates.

So, If you could change or create any regulation or law regarding fishing in ontario what would it be?
it could be slot sizes, equipment restrictions, whatever...

i have many on my mind, but i'll save them for later, more interested in everyone else's takes.

I'd like to be able to catch baitfish with a cast net though.
And the regulation regarding "immediately" returning a fish to the water is a little crazy, it needs to be re-worded to allow for taking a picture with a fish even if it was accidentally caught out of season, or it's outside the slot size etc... because currently all photos are basically illegal unless it's a fish you're keeping to eat.

[GrizzlyAdams]

Only allowed 1 rod for shore fishing..complete bs

[Fisherman]

Those convicted of poaching would face a minimum 10 year fishing ban and then pay the appropriate fine per number of fish poached. Second, third conviction, minimum 10K fine and loose everything associated with your poaching, boat, rods, etc.

[MarkB]

Minimum of 50% public input and representation when making future regulations and resource management decisions. By public I mean those dedicated to fishing via recognized clubs and management groups.

[JBen]

Raise all fines from littering to the worst, 10x if not more and a law directing every penny of said fines go directly to the MNRs budget. Let those who use and abuse the resources help pay for their upkeep, preservation and conservation.

[Bushmoose]

One of my pet peeves is that of slot size for lake Trout! There are probably more fish wasted that way than ever taken home? Get rid of it!

[patvetzal]

I also would like to see two lines legal for soft water fishing. Do away with slots on lakers and walleye. Either the lake has ample or reduce the limits/shorten the season

[GrizzlyAdams]

2 lines from shore would be nice sometimes I cant decide if I want to try for panfish or larger species it would be nice to be able to do both from shore.
As I do not own a boat it would be more fair to allow those without the priviledge of a boat to maximize their chances as boaters can go anywhere they want and run multiple lines. By only allowing 1 line from shore your basically shooting an already crippled shore fisherman in the leg. Guess I gotta save for a boat to reap the benefits of the laws

[rackman]

No more slots on nipissing and bump the poss limit back to 4

[Woodsman]

As I do not own a boat it would be more fair to allow those without the priviledge of a boat to maximize their chances as boaters can go anywhere they want and run multiple lines.

Where are you getting this from.
Definitely far from true.
2 lines are only allowed on parts of the Great Lakes.
Some places you have to be trolling & others it is not required.
Far from a 2 lines from a boat anywhere they want.