Ontario Family Fishing Events Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. This means you do not need to buy a fishing license if you want to fish during: Mother’s Day Weekend (May 11 & 12, 2024) Father’s Continue reading Ontario Family Fishing Events Go Fishing with your family!
The 2024 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary is now available! Digital copies can be viewed online or as a PDF download. Ontario’s fishing regulations are developed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in collaboration and consultation with Indigenous communities, Continue reading Download today – 2024 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary
https://oodmag.com/cos-issue-ice-fishing-safety-reminder/ With the late start to ice fishing season, the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is urging anglers to use caution when heading out this winter. “Warm temperatures have caused many lakes to freeze slowly or not at all in Continue reading ice fishing safety reminder
When fishing a sinking presentation, fine-tuning the fall rate can help you catch more walleye. At times, fish respond best to a slow, subtle drop, but there are times when the commotion of a fast-sinking lure smashing into a lakebed Continue reading Pounding the floor for walleye
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MNRF researchers and partners collected samples from seven fish species across 141 Ontario lakes. They found that variation in mercury concentration among individual fish depended mostly on their age or size. For most species, age was a better predictor of Continue reading What influences Fish Mercury Levels?
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https://oodmag.com/fixing-new-bait-rules/\ In case you haven’t heard, the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry implemented a new Bait Management Strategy (BMS) at the start of the year. The regulations divide the province into four Bait Management Zones (BMZs) and restrict how anglers and commercial Continue reading Fixing new bait rules
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