A new Ontario Leisure Fishing Laws Abstract is now accessible with the brand new yr simply across the nook.
Some modifications have been utilized to the Ontario fishing laws, efficient Jan. 1, 2025. They embody:
Modifications in FMZ 6
- Modifications to the record of lake and rainbow trout waterbodies in Extra Fishing Alternatives
Modifications in FMZ 7
- Modifications to the record of brook trout waterbodies in Extra Fishing Alternatives
- Opening Borealis Lake as a part of the three-year aurora trout rotational cycle
Modifications in FMZ 8
- As a part of the three-year aurora trout season rotational cycle: Closing Massive Membership, Pallet, and Nayowin lakes
- Opening Lake 57 and Pack Can Lake
Modifications in FMZ 10
- Modifications to the record of lake trout waterbodies in Extra Fishing Alternatives
Modifications in FMZ 11
- Modifications to increase dip netting season for cisco (lake herring) and lake whitefish to use to all waters the place angling is permitted in Zone 11
Modifications in FMZ 17
- Modifications to the Prolonged Fall Season for Atlantic salmon, brown trout, Pacific salmon and rainbow trout within the Ganaraska River
- New fish sanctuary – No fishing September 1 to October 14
- Ganaraska River: from the south aspect of the Jocelyn Avenue Bridge to the southerly restrict of the CNR right-of-way
Massive enterprise
Fishing contributes $1.75 billion to the provincial economic system yearly, Minister of Pure Assets Graydon Smith said.
“Ontario is residence to hundreds of lakes, rivers, and wetlands that present habitat for a wealthy range of species and world class fisheries,” he said. “In truth, with 128 species of native fish and 17 naturalized species, these our bodies of water include the best fish range in Canada. It’s no surprise, then, why folks from all around the world journey to our nice province to reap the benefits of the ample angling and leisure alternatives Ontario has to supply.”
