Attention: The Kincardine Hatchery will be clipping fins starting at 8:00 am on March 1st and needs helping hands. ALL ARE WELCOME. This a great educational opportunity for high school students while earning volunteer hours. For more information call Craig (Bunzzie) at (519) 502-0001
Free family fishing
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
Family Fishing Weekend (February 15–17, 2025)
Mother’s Day Weekend (May 10–11, 2025)
Father’s Day Weekend (June 14–15, 2025)
Family Fishing Week (June 28–July 6, 2025)
Follow fishing rules
Free fishing periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery, and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. While fishing during a free fishing period you must:
1. follow conservation license catch limits
2. obey size limits and sanctuaries
3. follow the fishing regulations
4. carry a permit or identification card issued by the provincial or
federal government, showing your name and date of birth
Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary
Great Lakes Basin Report January, 2025
The Great Lakes Sport Fishing Council is a confederation of organizations and individuals who share a concern for the present and future of sport fishing, our natural and stocked resources and the ecosystem of the Great Lakes states Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York , Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and the Province of Ontario.
News letters are provided in pdf format and you must have a PDF Reader to view these files.
Great Lakes Basin Report January, 2025
Articles Include:
2025 Ontario fishing regulations released
Lake Superior Lake Trout Recovery – A Remarkable Journey
Ontario Fish hatcheries get $75 million
Enjoy the ice, but check it often
Sea Lamprey abundances spike after Covid-Related Travel Restrictions
How underwater drones are transforming fisheries data
Lake Erie Walleye numbers are down, 2024 Hatch Results
All-night lights change the behavior of fish, even into the next generation
Winter Fishing – Stay Safe
Starting on January 1st the ‘only’ fishing on the Saugeen is the waters from downstream of the abutments to Lake Huron. Please fish safely and always use common sense. Last year we lost one angler to the river when a 4 ft. surge of water swept him away, his body was never recovered (CTV News story). A few others needed fire department assistance. Common sense says to stay off the ice. Major problems occur especially when ice jams above Dennys dam break free, pour over the dam causing heavy ice flows as well very heavy flooding….AGAIN, COMMON SENSE! DON’T BE TRICKED!
This video shows the force of ice at the mouth of the Saugeen R. flowing into L. Huron
Great Lakes Basin Report December, 2024
The Great Lakes Sport Fishing Council is a confederation of organizations and individuals who share a concern for the present and future of sport fishing, our natural and stocked resources and the ecosystem of the Great Lakes states Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York , Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and the Province of Ontario.
News letters are provided in pdf format and you must have a PDF Reader to view these files.
Great Lakes Basin Report December, 2024
Articles Include:
Our Nation’s Lakes are in Crisis
Fisheries are Evolving
Smallies in Lake Erie
Lake Erie Walleye, Yellow Perch 2024 Hatch Results
Continue reading “Great Lakes Basin Report December, 2024”Merry Christmas — Happy Hanukkah — Joyous Kwanzaa. All the BEST to EVERYONE!
Lucy! You got some ‘splaining to do…
Ontario Steelheaders give back to the Community
The Fundraising Director for the Ontario Steelheaders made a financial donation on behalf of all of its members to the R&R Animal Rescue Service.
R&R Animal Rescue Services takes in surrendered pets, strays and injured wild animals in the Bruce County Area.
