According to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, this years fishing regulations will be the same as last year. Keep your old books and review them for this summer’s fishing season. The reason behind the delay is a commitment from the MNR to make sure they get everything just right for the changes they would like to implement. New regulations will be in effect for January 2008.
There are, however, some changes that are in effect right now. These changes are that:
Anglers should continue to use the 2005-2006 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary throughout 2007, with the exception of the following changes that took effect January 1, 2007:
- The walleye season is open year-round on all of Lake Erie. The catch and possession limit for walleye in the eastern basin of Lake Erie has increased to six fish from four.
- On Lake Nipissing, the winter season for walleye and some other species has been extended by one week. This change, along with a longer fall season applies to the entire lake including the West Arm. There have also been some changes to walleye and pike catch limits in the West Arm to be consistent with the rest of Lake Nipissing.
- On Golden Lake, the walleye fishery is re-opening after being closed for five years. There will be a 50 cm minimum size limit, and a catch and possession limit of two walleye (under a sport fishing licence) and one walleye (under a conservation fishing licence).
- The province has extended the bass season across the province by moving the opening day from the last Saturday in June to the fourth Saturday in June MORE
