I don’t live in the area and I only fish in Algonquin.  I noticed the proposed decreased catch limits for Brook Trout.  For me as I largely canoe solo, if I’m lucky I might keep one brook trout for supper so the proposed changes don’t affect me any,  Knowing the government if anything the proposed changes are probably too late…in my humble opinion.

I'm not thrilled with the proposal to stop the walleye stocking. I don't see an obvious reason for that. 

The proposal to stop stocking Rainbow and Brown trout is long overdue. Those are non-native species and should not be getting stocked in Ontario. 

I see the logic in the proposal to stop stocking Splake in lakes that are having natural Lake and Brook trout populations as the Splake would compete for habitat and food. While stocking can help support angling pressure, it would conflict with setting proper limits to support the natural populations. 
 

captainchaos2000 wrote:

I don’t live in the area and I only fish in Algonquin.  I noticed the proposed decreased catch limits for Brook Trout.  For me as I largely canoe solo, if I’m lucky I might keep one brook trout for supper so the proposed changes don’t affect me any,  Knowing the government if anything the proposed changes are probably too late…in my humble opinion.

 
One or two fish is enough to get a taste of trout. 5 fish per day seemed excessive. All you can eat buffet or taking home that many, I think the fishery is past sustaining that practice.

The minimum size limit will also have an impact on lake trout catches. Again probably a good thing, let the fish breed several times before they are legal keep size.

Last edited by SeekingSolitude (11/10/2022 11:37 pm)

Good point about un-intended outcomes with the survival rate of catch & release due to size limit, more fish caught resulting in higher mortality. I too have wondered about being less selective & just keeping the fish I caught, instead of continuing to fish for the one I want (species or size), especially in a fishery that has a lot of fishing pressure.

I really have no idea, just thinking out loud, but I have also wondered if doing something like Manitoba or Quetico, going barbless really has the desired effect? Is it really effective or is it virtue signaling that has un-intended consequences? Namely, the un-intended effect is a fisherman feels more comfortable continuing to fish, catching & releasing more fish & despite lower mortality rate the higher volume of fish caught & released results in total higher number of mortality? As I prefaced, I really don't know, but the thought has crossed my mind...

lakers brought up from deep water need to be burped before being returned to the water,, by running your finger along the belly to help stabilize the bladder,, 





 
  

Does anyone know the status of theses changes?
I want to book Kiosk cabin again next year but if opening day changes, I will also book accordingly.

Thanks in advance,
Lumpy

Most of these changes have been put out there for discussion for two years now…they are definitely coming.

The biggest thing, and in my mind most devastating to anglers, is changing the Laker open season to start third Saturday of May….many of us hit the park at ice out, fishing is good, and no bugs. This will kill a generational tradition…and to say this change is to deter ice fishing is laughable…even in the coldest years no one is venturing onto 2-3 inches of punky, potholed ice in May. This is just to reduce harvest when potentially lots of fish can be caught. I get that for sure but they could just say only one fish per day, say over a certain length, or a slot maybe. So now unless there are also brookies in the lake you target, no fishing rods at all till third week of May. At least they could be honest about it…but nope, it’s all about stopping illegal ice fishing in May lol.

Moonman.

Not a fan of the late opener either. But can't argue it will prevent hundreds of lake trout in the park from being retained every year.