Conservation License Limit

[Boss Hogg]

In looking at the limits on the conservation license, it looks like you can take 2 walleyes and 2 northerns. Does this mean you can keep a total of 4 fish, or just 2 fish???? Thanks

[niftybob20]

according to the MN DNR you are allowed to keep half the limit a normal license allows.

[Boss Hogg]

I should have been more clear. This is a Canadian forum, and I was talking about Ontario, Canada.

[Sabaskong]

yes, you can keep the possesion limit for each species. Make sure to check which "zone" your in as there are often different limits and/or slot limits for different zones and lakes.

[magnum mike]

The conservation license allows you to keep is 1/2 of the full season license. Check your area and time of year for limits. For the most part a full license will allow you to keep 4 walleyes and 6 northerns. The conservation limit is 2 walleyes and 3 northerns.

[Outfitter17]

Mike,

You might want to check around. I don't know of any lakes that still have a 6 northern limit for a full lic. When the walleye went from 6 to 4, so did the northerns.

[magnum mike]

Thanks for clarifying that Matt. I was shooting from the hip on this one. We never keep Jackfish so that is never an issue. We will chase the big ones occasionally but it’s always CPR.

[Outfitter17]

No Problem, Sounds good. Are you going to try to make it up ice fishing this year?

[magnum mike]

We cross the border 5 or 6 times every winter but I can't seem to get the boys to chase anything but crapppies. I'm the only one geared up for lakers and they won't eat anything but redfin trout and that is a stretch. If you stumble on some crappies, drop me a line. One thing they are not afraid of is new water.

[superbee]

When you make up my way Mike, we will have to sneak away for a day of lakers and let the other guys get the slabs!

[magnum mike]

I'm way ahead of you there Lucas. I hope you had a good summer. We were trying to get up there for some open water action but this spring was crazy for all of us.

My wife bought me a new Polaris Ranger for my anniversary and I want to try it on the ice. Those other 2 can stay at your lake and you & I can go cross country. I'll even wear my lucky hat.

[superbee]

Sounds good, I'll be ready.

[jigginjim]

When I was in Manitoba, this summer the regular limit was 6 walleyes, the conservation limit was 4 waleyes. BUT you also needed to see the regs. for the lake of which you fished. Some are restricted to 2-4 walleyes no matter of lic.

[Lotwfisher]

All anglers coming into ontario and ontario residents included really need to work on knowing your regs in the area you fish. Possession limits that are stated are the max you may possess whether they are with you in the boat or in your freezer. Many people get fined every year for having their limit in the freezer then keeping a couple for shorelunch on the lake. If you already have a possession limit then you MAY NOT have a daily limit in the boat with you. And be sure to read cafefully as most often the daily and possession limit are the same. Please be sure to pick up the reg book at the licensing store and even ask someone at the store to clarify anything you may not understand after reading. Don't just ask them the limits then go on your way. Its YOUR responsibilty to know the rules. You will be the one paying the fine. We have alot of diverse water and many different lakes and limits so it takes some time to understand. It also may change from year to year so be sure to read the updated regs every year if you are a returning fisherman.

[jigginjim]

First rule of thumb, fill your belly before you put fish in cooler.