Author: Pat Galluzzo

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

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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!

Darryl Choronzey

This video shows the force of ice at the mouth of the Saugeen R. flowing into L. Huron

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

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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.

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 November, 2024

Articles Include:

Straight Steel – Great Lakes Steelhead

Great Lakes’ water levels plunge with rapid drought

Anglers who report marked and tagged fish provide DNR with critical information

Lake Erie walleye are plentiful, but low 2024 hatch could cut future numbers

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Hi everyone, I am pleased to let everyone know that the 2024 Newsletter is now available online. Simply click on the “Newsletters” button on the main menu and then choose whichever Newsletter you want to read.