Seven accused of illegally catching gaspereau near fish ladder in Cape Breton (opens original article in a new tab)

Seven people in Nova Scotia are accused of illegally catching gaspereau near a fish ladder, with 3,800 kg of fish seized. They are alleged to have caught fish 23 meters downstream from the ladder entrance, bypassed fencing, and exceeded daily limits.

• Seven people accused of illegal fishing near fish ladder in Nova Scotia
• Gaspereau seized 23 meters downstream from fish ladder entrance
• Fishers allegedly exceeded daily recreational limit and bypassed fencing