The Ontario MNR is looking for Ontario Angler input into the future of Lake Trout and Brook Trout fisheries in Ontario. Visit these EBR postings to begin the process of playing a part in this public input time period:
Lake Trout
Regulatory Guidelines for Managing the Lake Trout Recreational Fishery in Ontario are part of a co-ordinated initiative to protect Ontario lake trout populations (see Environmental Registry notice XB05E6802, web-link below).
The report (tool kit) describes the regulatory options for the management of lake trout in Ontario (see web-link below). The options are based on a review of current literature on the effectiveness of various regulations for managing lake trout, recent scientific knowledge and recent monitoring and assessment efforts. The options presented here build on the science and management recommendations from the Lake Trout Synthesis and other lake trout management plans. The recommendations in this tool kit represent a combination of management strategies designed to protect lake trout populations from over-exploitation while, where possible, minimizing reductions in angling opportunities.
You will have to read their proposals before commenting HERE.
The official EBR Posting is HERE and it provides all the information you will require.
Brook Trout
This proposal outlines regulatory options for managing brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) recreational fisheries in Ontario.
Brook trout are a native species in Ontario and known to be present in over 4,300 waterbodies. They have incredible variation in life history and occur in both small and large bodied forms. In addition to wild stocks, the Ministry of Natural Resources also has an active stocking program for brook trout with almost 1,300 waters currently stocked on an annual basis.
Brook trout are currently managed by a series of regulations including catch and possession limits, open seasons, fish sanctuaries, and, in some cases, size limits and special regulations.
The goal of these guidelines is to standardize and simplify brook trout regulations to optimize and diversify angling opportunities but ensure the resource is managed on a sustainable basis. Highlights of this proposal include establishing a set of standard season opening and closing dates, developing two standard catch and possession limits, recommending two size limit regulations to be used where appropriate, and providing direction on the use of special regulations.
You will have to read the MNR’s proposal to comment HERE .
The official EBR Posting is HERE and it provides all the information you will require.
