2025 fishing regulations released
The 2025 Fishing Regulations Summary is now available with the new year just around the corner. Changes are effective as of Jan. 1, 2025.
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.
Learn to Fish program expanding
The province is expanding its Learn to Fish program by adding locations, offering more mobile sessions, and providing 2,700 new spots.
Ask a CO: Is it legal to spear white sucker?
A reader asks if it is legal to spear white sucker in this instalment of Ask A CO, and if any other fish are included in that distinction.
2022 Fishing Survey results
The 2022 Fishing Survey drew hundreds of participants last year, and here are the results. Keep your eyes open for our next campaign.
Icing walleye on a new lake
The next time you ice fish a new lake, consider these practices and tips that I’ve learned through experience.
Catch-and-release bass season underway in FMZ 20
The new catch-and-release season for Lake Ontario smallmouth and largemouth bass is underway as part of changes to regulations in FMZ 20.
2020 fishing regulations released
The coming new year signals a new Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary as anglers head out on the frozen water for another ice-fishing season.