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New proposed fishing regulations for 2010.

Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:00 pm
by Ron Reyns
Hey fellow fisherpeople.

I can't tell you everything but some information I can pass on. I have sat on the FMZ 17 Advisory Council for over 2 years. This FMZ covers all of the Trent Severn Waterway from Lock 1 in Trenton up to but not including Lake Simcoe. This also covers Crowe Lake, Round Lake and a few others I neglect to remember.

We have been working with the MNR along with other stake holders on trying to refine the regulations to ensure there is a fishery for future generations. In the same token we have been working on additional ideas for more angling opportunities within FMZ 17.

In the very near future there will be more information available about this advisory council and also some links to information and a survey we strongly suggest anyone who fishes in the Kawarthas to seriously take a look at and ensue your voice is heard.

You have to remember, people seem to fill out surveys if they have complaints more than people who are happy with the existing. We have seen it here more often than not if you want examples. Someone has a beef with customer service you hear about the dissatisfaction first then you hear about all the good a retailer has done for other people afterwards.

I hope we can break that streak. By taking a few minutes of your time to fill out the survey, we can make sure that the majority of people are heard.

I hope to receive the links to this information early next week. and will be sure to post them on this thread. Please check back often.

With out passing off confidential information, I can ask you this.

Do you like Ice Fishing on Lake Scugog?
Do you enjoy a nice feed of 2 lb Walleye?
Just how long do you feel like cleaning Crappie?
Do you like fishing for Muskie late in the season?
This has been a lot of work and hope by having members of this forum fill out the survey, the majority gets heard.

Cheers, Ron...

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:50 pm
by Ron Reyns
The materials have officially been posted to the Environmental Registry – http://www.ebr.gov.on.ca/ERS-WEB-External/. Search for Registry posting number 010-5587. The consultation period will close on May 19, 2009.



The supporting materials will be posted to the website very soon, but it may take up to 12 hours. A news release is planned for tomorrow. The website is http://www.ontario.ca/zonecouncils - click on FMZ 17. The survey can be accessed via the MNR website, or directly via http://www.FMZ17survey.ca. I’d encourage folks to access some of the information on the main website prior to completing the survey.

Cheers, Ron...

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:44 am
by Ron Reyns
I'm surprised, seems like no one fishes the Kawarthas on here? I would have thought at least one reply to this post. Oh well, eventually your zone will have a similar survey and hopefully you get get the much wanted support from the other zones as well. Please remember, your replies to the survey will help.

Cheers, Ron...

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:06 am
by Out4trout
Hi Ron
Thanks for the work you put into this, being on the advisory council.
A friend owns a cottage on Anstruther, so I occasionally (1-3x per year) fish in Zone 17. I did complete the survey. Some of the questions really made me think about my fishing prefs.

Thanks again

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:41 am
by ottis
Lake Trout are such an incredible species. I support a size limit on them, as I ner keep any over 7-8 lbs, but I wouldn't want to lose my ice fishing opportunities for them in zone 10!

Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:29 pm
by GetTheNet!!!
Thought this deserved a bump back up to the top of the list.

I know many of you don't fish zone 17 but I know some of you do, and some of you would like to in the future. This is your chance to provide input on how the fishery will be managed in the years to come.

Here's a couple interesting docs for consideration:

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/267304.pdf
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/267306.pdf
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/267308.pdf

Then access the survey at:http://www.fmz17survey.ca

Best fishes,

Matt

Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:02 pm
by slop
There's already enough angling pressure on Simcoe and Scugog. Unless the ministry can afford to patrol the many lakes in that zone, it's a bad idea. I can just imagine the poaching going on for Bass, Walleye and even Muskie.

This zone is way too close to the GTA where people don't read the regs or care about the fishery.....their looking for meat. If it was my decision, I'd close Scugog as well for the ice season. Keep the masses on Simcoe and focus on a fisheries management plan for Lake Simcoe for all to enjoy on the ice.