There are more than 1.4 million anglers in Ontario and 60 to 80% of them use baitfish; however, overcoming ecological risks associated with baitfish is inherently challenging. Unwanted introductions via the baitfish pathway of invasive and non-native species, pathogens and diseases, threaten our fisheries. So how can we protect our fisheries while maintaining the long-standing ability to use baitfish? In 2022, Ontario’s Bait Management Strategy will be implemented, which will divide the province into four Bait Management