Spring is an exciting time in Ontario, especially for fish culture and stocking staff. It’s when the spring stocking initiative kicks into high gear, ensuring the health and vibrancy of our aquatic ecosystems.
Did you know that 78% of the annual stocking effort happens in spring? There are an estimated 5.7 million fish making their way to over 1,000 waterbodies across the province this spring.
When it comes to transportation to remote locations, helicopters play a big role, stocking more than 800,000 fish into over 600 lakes. Additionally, over 1.2 million fish are stocked by boat, with a focus on lake trout rehabilitation programs.
MNR stocking trucks travel over 230,000 kilometers each year, delivering 200 tonnes of fish. That’s like circling the earth 5.75 times! From the Great Lakes to inland lakes, these fish will help continue to enrich our waters for Ontario’s anglers and aid in further supporting the province’s thriving waterbodies.
Learn more about Ontario’s fish stocking program