Lack of Great Lakes ice could affect spawning
A warmer-than-normal winter has resulted in less ice cover on the Great Lakes, which could have an impact on fish spawning.
Erie walleye streak continues
The latest Lake Erie assessments should make walleye anglers happy, but the news is mixed for those pursuing perch.
Microplastics’ effects on perch studied
University of Wisconsin (UW) researchers recently examined the impact of microplastics in fish, specifically, yellow perch.
Lake Erie perch quotas down
Lake Erie commercial and recreational anglers saw a decrease in Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for perch when the Lake Erie Committee (LEC), composed of fishery managers from both sides of the lake, announced new quotas in late March.
Pan-seared perch with green peas and mint
Although scaling perch can sometimes be a messy and daunting task, the result is a delicious, and crispy skin.
MNRF Fishing survey returns
Approximately 32,000 anglers and a sample of seniors across Ontario were asked to complete the Survey of Recreational Fishing in Ontario sent out on Jan. 12.
Two new Ontario records set
A giant yellow perch and a huge white bass were declared new provincial records in the Ontario OFAH Record fish registry in mid-February.