Just a reminder: Night fishing above the south side of the bridge abutments up to Denny’s Dam is closed for the entire month of October for salmon spawning in accordance with the Ministry of Natural Resources regulations.
Fisherman may begin targeting fish 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset.
For example: if sunrise is 7:00 am, fishing is not allowed before until 6:30am. And, if sun set is 7:00pm fishing is allowed until 7:30 pm. Please keep in mind, as winter approaches daylight hours quickly shorten.
Please respect the regulations as they are put in place for protecting our fishery.
Denny’s Damn is hosting the 2017 spring “King of the Drift” derby on April 15th. As in the past, donations for the dessert table are requested.
The height of spring is quickly approaching; everyone is eager to cast that first line – if you haven’t already. Denny’s Damn Conservation area is open a week early to vehicle traffic. Just a gentle reminder the grounds may still be water logged in areas – please exercise caution.
The month of April is a busy one at Denny’s damn with 4 Derby’s booked and we welcome back:
April 8th – Drift Kings.
April 15th – King of the Drift.
April 22nd – Is opening weekend; the CAW derby.
April 29th – Ontario Steelheaders Spring Derby.
It is with profound sadness that I must inform the Steelhead community of the passing of Rod Jones last night February 5th in his 78th year. If not for Rod numerous things in our Steelhead world wouldn’t exist. He was one of the original founding member of the OS established in 1977-78. He was involved in the creation of the up welling boxes on the Beatty Saugeen in 1979 the start of the improvement for the Saugeen River. He sat on the original meetings to establish the adult transfer program and the raising of our and LHFC yearlings. He saved Fisherman’s Park on the Saugeen from closure by starting the camp ground that is there today in the name of the OS.
Through all this Rod wanted nothing in return except to see the fishery grow to what is today. Rod and his core group of volunteers did much of this work and effort out of their own pockets again asking for nothing just wanting to create the fishery that we all enjoy today.
Rod was also a close personal friend to myself and many others who for many years will speak of the adventures that most of us enjoyed with the man. So in parting please wish his Daughter Brenda and her family our deepest heart felt condolences and fair well to man that we all owe a lot to thanks Rod.
Karl H. Redin
President
Ontario Steelheaders Inc
It’s that time of year again and LHFC have asked the members of the Ontario Steelheaders to join them on March 4th or 5th; at the hatchery in Kincardine for the annual fin clipping. No experience necessary, bring a friend. If anyone is available to help on these dates, please contact Karl Redin directly by phone/text message: 519-771-1780
