New Opportunities And Limits For Local Anglers
November 18, 2009 4:45 PM
McGuinty Government Supports Sustainable Fisheries Management
New rules about fishing in the counties and regions of Durham, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland will come into effect on January 1, 2010.
The revised regulations in Fisheries Management Zone 17 will include:
- Year round fishing for northern pike, yellow perch, crappie and sunfish
- Extended fall fishing season to December 15 for bass and muskellunge
- Stricter limits for walleye, to protect declining populations
- New sunfish limits, to maintain healthy populations
These changes are based on the Fisheries Management Zone 17 Advisory Council's recommendations, public input and scientific research.
The 2010 Fishing Regulations Summary that covers all of Ontario will be available by January 1 at licence issuers, ServiceOntario/Government Information Centres and online at ontario.ca/fishing.
Quick Facts
- Advisory councils are composed of local stakeholders who provide the Ministry of Natural Resources with management advice and assist in developing fisheries management plans.
- The lakes and rivers of Zone 17 are the second most fished areas in the province, exceeded only by the Great Lakes.
- More than 1.3 million anglers in Ontario contribute nearly $2.5 billion to the province's economy.
Learn More
- Read a fact sheet detailing the regulation changes in Fisheries Management Zone 17.
- Read the new Fisheries Management Plan for Zone 17.
- Find out how the Ontario government is encouraging public involvement in fisheries management.
Contacts
- Media calls only: Maya Gorham
Minister's Office
416-314-2198
- Media Desk
Communications Services Branch
416-314-2106
- Jamie Prentice
Peterborough District
705 755-3303
Ministry of Natural Resources
ontario.ca/natural-resources