The boundaries of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Huron are being expanded from 448 square miles to 4,300 square miles. The new boundaries now include the waters of Lake Huron adjacent to Michigan’s Alcona, Alpena and Presque Isle … Continued
Asian carp pose substantial environmental risk to the Great Lakes if they become established there, according to a recent bi-national Canadian and United States risk assessment. Two species of Asian carp, bighead and silver carps, pose an environmental risk to … Continued
The muskellunge, or musky is the largest member of the pike family. These large predators have a torpedo shaped body with a mouth full of fang-like teeth. A pattern of dark vertical bars on a background ranging from light green … Continued
On June 14, 2010, The Honourable Randy Kamp, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, presented the 2010 Recreational Fisheries Awards during a ceremony today at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, QC. Five individuals received the … Continued
Canadian residents will again be able to sample Ontario’s fishing opportunities, licence-free from July 3-11, 2010. Sponsored by a diverse range of government and non-government organizations, these licence-free periods are designed to remind people of the recreational and economic value … Continued