Record weigh-in at Salmon Spectacular
A record 3,500 pounds of salmon were weighed in at this year’s 36th annual McDonald’s Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular.
Fishing reg changes on Ganaraska River
New fishing regulations have been introduced on the lower Ganaraska River in Port Hope, providing protection for migrating chinook salmon.
FMZ 15 changes on hold
A proposed plan that would reduce ice fishing seasons in Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 15 will not be implemented until at least 2024.
2023 fishing regs released
The new 2023 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary is now available as a downloadable PDF online and regs come into effect Jan. 1, 2023.
Ask an expert: Trolling for brown trout
OOD contributor and veteran Lake Ontario angler Jason Forde provides insight on trolling for brown trout for the first time.
Kid’s Art Contest results in
The winners of the 18th Annual Kid’s Art Contest held by the natural resources ministry were announced in late August.
Research shows fish can be hooked on drugs
According to research, brown trout can become addicted to low levels of methamphetamine occurring in their surroundings.
Community hatcheries keep Ontario stocked
On a late fall morning, a dozen or so volunteers gather on a wooded hill with a magnificent view of Georgian Bay. This group has no interest in the autumn splendour, however.
Fish stocking on target
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) fish stocking efforts have, for the most part, been on target throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.