Conservation Is Key To The Opening Of Fishing Season

News Release

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The Ministry of Natural Resources asks anglers to keep conservation and the rules and regulations in mind as the fishing season gets under way in the North Bay District.




Anglers should:
• carry a valid fishing licence

• know and obey open seasons, catch and possession limits and size limits for various species of fish

• immediately return to the water fish that is a prohibited size or any fish caught during a closed season for that species

• measure fish carefully when size limits are in effect;

• package fish that are being transported for easy identification and count;

• respect a fishing ban in fish sanctuaries;

• remember that resident anglers who catch their own baitfish or leeches cannot possess more than 120 of each at a time.

Before heading out, anglers should check the 2005-2006 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary for complete information on rules, regulations and fishing sanctuaries in their area. The summary is available at the Service Ontario/Government Information Centre, at licence issuers and on the ministry’s website

Call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time to report a natural resources violation or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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