Avoiding bad Salmon river fishing practices

[OldTimer]

We all have different takes on what is acceptable with regards to fishing for spawning fish.

For some anglers – the position is vastly different by species. (best example – bass versus salmonid)

Consider these points:

The MNR in its wisdom has established the permitted calendar seasons for many species. Plainly these seasons are established to protect most spawning fish – but not all.

Across our province there are many fishing “festivals” and tournaments timed to coincide with the historical peak of a species’ annual spawn. i.e suckers, perch, crappie.

Initially In Ontario – Pacific Salmon season and catch limits were wide open – no control whatsoever in 95% of the province. This created a very bad situation - trespassing, destruction of private property, littering, senseless fish kills/abandonment, and snagging was occurring all along all the tributaries. Slowly over time the MNR has tried various approaches and mixes of methods (sanctuaries, possession limits, closed seasons). We are where we are today due to the ministries reaction and attempt to please all factions and arguments. It is better than it was long ago………. But I’d say - it’ll change more and get MUCH tighter as we go forward.

I attach a pdf of a May 2006 MNR plan re salmon for your reading pleasure.


  stel02_178927.pdf (Size: 210.03 KB / Downloads: 45)

Worth a ponder – isn’t it?

Cheers,

OldTimer