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2024 Ontario Fishing Regulations

The 2024 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary is available online. From time to time, the Ministry of Natural Resources may make changes to the Fishing Regulations. Please use this link to go to the Ministry’s website where you can download the most recent Summary as well as view other important information:

https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary

Changes include:

  • Changes to rules related to the possession, use and transport of preserved baitfish and leeches (p. 19)
  • Changes to list of species of fish that can be used live as bait
  • Updated formatting for non-resident anglers in FMZ 5 (p. 35-42)
  • Changes to size restrictions for Walleye and Sauger on Lake of the Woods (p. 38-39)
  • Changes to zone-wide seasons and limits for Northern Pike and Walleye in FMZ 10 (p. 77-78)
  • Harmonize seasons and limits in the French River for Northern Pike, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye (p. 82, 90)
  • Changes to Additional Fishing Opportunities for Brook Trout and Lake Trout in FMZ 8 and FMZ 10.
  • Changes to Fish Sanctuaries in FMZs 10, 11, and 18.
  • MNRF was working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada to finalize several changes to the Ontario Fishery Regulations. These changes have now been approved, and will be implemented January 1, 2024.

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PARK CLOSING

By this Wednesday 20 – 35 cm of snow is forecast for Denny’s Dam Park. Consequently, the park will be closed effective immediately and will not re-open until the Spring.

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Congratulations Kodey Buchanan and Craig Reiner

The Ontario Steelheaders extend a very warm congratulations to Kodey Buchanan and Craig Reiner (Bunzzie) as the new President and Vice President of the Lake Huron Fishing Club. We look forward to continuing our long friendship and working together to protect and improve the fantastic fishery that we are all so lucky to have. Congratulations.

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2023 Rod Jones Memorial Award for Environmental Conservation.

Dear Madeline,

On behalf of Fleming College and its students, I wanted to express my deepest appreciation for the generosity you have shown by supporting Fleming’s Academic Awards Program. Your commitment to providing financial assistance for students on their academic journey is truly inspirational and deeply appreciated. Your support not only lightens the financial burden for deserving students but also fosters a sense of confidence and motivation to excel academically.

I am delighted to share with you the 2023 The Rod Jones Memorial Award for Environmental Conservation student recipient.

Ben Stark

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2023 Election Results

With 8.64% of the votes received electronically and 91.36% of the votes were in person on election day, April 29, 2023. Congratulations to Shelley Davidson and Al Frenette.

The following is the vote count for the two Assistant Director positions for the 3 nominees:                                   

  • Shelley Davidson – 49.38%                                              
  • Al Frenette – 44.44%                                        
  • Armando Infusino – 6.17%                                                

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the nominees and to the members who voted and participated in the overseeing of the vote count.