Herring Fishery Violations – Eastern New Brunswick

Moncton, New Brunswick – Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Gulf Region, announced today five New Brunswick residents have been fined by Judge Donald LeBlanc for violations under the Fisheries Act. The fines total $15,243.

Adrien Gionet of Miscou pleaded guilty to fishing herring without a licence. He received a $3,500 fine for this infraction.

Jason Hébert from Coteau Road pleaded guilty to failing to comply with licence conditions for exceeding the daily limit for herring. He received a $2,574 fine for this infraction.

Walter Nickerson from Petite Lamèque pleaded guilty to failing to comply with licence conditions for exceeding the daily limit for herring. He was fined $3,188 for this infraction.

Marcel Noël from Lamèque pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to comply with licence conditions for exceeding the daily limit for herring. He received a $3,857 fine for both infractions.

Donald Savoie from Pigeon Hill pleaded guilty to failing to comply with licence conditions for exceeding the daily limit for herring. He received a $2,124 fine for this infraction.

Conservation measures exist to protect and rebuild fish stocks so that fish resources are sustainable for generations to come.

Anyone wishing to report suspicious fishing activity or habitat violations is asked to contact their nearest Fisheries and Oceans office, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit http://www.crimenb.ca, or text TIP212 to CRIMES (274637).

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For more information:

Krista Petersen
Communications Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Gulf Region
506-851-7171

Steve Hachey
Communications Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Gulf Region
506-851-7045

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