11-16-2005, 04:38 PM
COLUMBUS, OH—Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch anglers will enjoy an increased bag limit next year under proposals recently approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council (OWC).
In 2006, the daily walleye bag will increase from three fish to four between March 1 and April 30, with a six-fish bag the remainder of the year. The existing 15-inch size limit will remain in effect.
The OWC also approved an increase for yellow perch from the current 30-fish daily limit to 40. Lake Erie perch populations, which have been low since the mid-1990s, have rebounded to healthier levels since the bag limit was reduced in 1995.
Finally, a proposal allowing anglers to keep only one channel catfish larger than 28 inches and one flathead catfish larger than 35 inches in a day was approved.
State biologists say they'll continue to monitor the walleye and perch populations and work with state and provincial partners to ensure the continued vitality of the Lake Erie fishery.
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In 2006, the daily walleye bag will increase from three fish to four between March 1 and April 30, with a six-fish bag the remainder of the year. The existing 15-inch size limit will remain in effect.
The OWC also approved an increase for yellow perch from the current 30-fish daily limit to 40. Lake Erie perch populations, which have been low since the mid-1990s, have rebounded to healthier levels since the bag limit was reduced in 1995.
Finally, a proposal allowing anglers to keep only one channel catfish larger than 28 inches and one flathead catfish larger than 35 inches in a day was approved.
State biologists say they'll continue to monitor the walleye and perch populations and work with state and provincial partners to ensure the continued vitality of the Lake Erie fishery.
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