Fifteen walleye were also caught by the anglers, but were released back into the lake.
The anglers were caught by a wildlife officer while fishing on Lake Erie in 2019.
However, the lake’s walleye population is currently facing a significant decline due to overfishing and habitat degradation.
Overfishing is a significant contributor to the decline of Lake Erie’s walleye population. The lake’s walleye population is being overfished due to the high demand for walleye from both commercial and recreational anglers.
