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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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is proposing significant regulation changes in Fisheries Management Zone 15. The proposal impacts a variety of species and regulations. Whether you fish in FMZ 15, or know someone who does, please check out Continue reading MNRF proposing significant changes to fishing regulations in FMZ 15
Public feedback sought on fishing rule changes Have your say: see your digital edition for easy access to these web pages FMZ 15 Public consultation is now sought for a proposal that may change fishing regulations in Fisheries Management Zone Continue reading Public feedback sought on fishing rule changes
Government investing $1.9 million in 38 Great Lakes projects across the province The Ontario government is investing $22,876.00 in The Mysterysnail Management and Removal Project through the Great Lakes Local Action Fund that will help build healthier communities while protecting Continue reading Ontario Supports Action to Continue Protecting and Restoring Great Lakes
by Steve Galea | October 18, 2022 Public consultation is now sought for a proposal that may change fishing regulations in Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 15. A 171-page Fisheries Management Plan posted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Continue reading Feedback sought on proposal for FMZ 15
by Steve Galea | October 20, 2022 A proposal that may change fishing regulations in Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 10 is now available for public comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 12. The 201-page Fisheries Management Continue reading FMZ 10 changes in the work
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Preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species starts with YOU! If you live in Ontario, you must now remove all organisms from your boat when moving between waterways. This can help stop the spread and introduction of species like Eurasian Continue reading #Cleandraindry
#DYK there are over 180 non-native aquatic species currently living in the Great Lakes basin? These species can spread between bodies of water by hitchhiking on boats and other equipment moving between waterbodies. What can you do to stop the Continue reading Non-native aquatic species
Learn to Fish will be offered throughout southern Ontario, including at Emily Provincial Park, Earl Rowe Provincial Park and Grundy Lake Provincial Park. For a full list of dates and times please visit Ontario.ca/LearnToFish
Going fishing this #FamilyFishingWeek? Check out information about open seasons, catch limits, and fishing regulations for each fishing zone at Ontario.ca/fishingregulations For information on free fishing opportunities in Ontario, visit: http://www.ontariofamilyfishing.com/
DETAILS: Derby Hours: Saturday May 28 5:00 am to 8:00 pm. Sunday May 29 5:00 am to 3:00 pm Awards: Sunday May 29 start at 4:00 pm Longest fish awards Adult Youth Children Prizes Benefactor Award, to be determined Raffle Continue reading Pike Derby
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New provincial boating regulations focusing on “Clean, Drain, Dry” principles and practices aiming to reduce the spread of environmentally damaging invasive species come into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. Watercraft and watercraft equipment were regulated as carriers of invasive species Continue reading New boating regs aim to reduce spread of invasive species
https://oodmag.com/avid-bass-angler-catches-kawartha-giant/ When Vivian Heaton of Lindsay caught and released a personal-best largemouth bass in late September of 2019, she didn’t realize how special it was until sharing a photo of it with bass anglers she knew. “I just thought Continue reading Avid bass angler catches Kawartha giant
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