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Illegal fishing on Lake Nipissing has resulted in an 11-hundred dollar fine for a man from Innisfil.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the man pled guilty to possessing an over-limit of walleye during the winter ice fishing season.  Officials say three walleye caught in January were below the minimum size of 46 centimetres for the lake.

They say size restrictions apply to the walleye fishery on Lake Nipissing to allow younger year classes to mature and spawn.

The ministry reminders people to check for regulations where they plan on fishing.