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Ice fishing Ottawa river with Quebec license
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:15 pm
by Binder
If i am ice fishing on the Ontario side of the ottawa river with a Quebec license how many lines can I have out?
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:31 pm
by Andy_L
the rules of the province you are fishing in apply. fishing ontario side = ontario rules...fishing quebec side = quebec rules
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:39 pm
by Wallyboss
That means that you are allowed 2.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:46 pm
by Binder
Andy_L wrote:the rules of the province you are fishing in apply. fishing ontario side = ontario rules...fishing quebec side = quebec rules
OK, could i use my Quebec license on the ontario side of the river during the winter like I can in the summer?
I was under the impression that on the Ottawa river your license dictates the rules?
For example this summer I was fishing with someone over 65 who does not need a license in Ontario and we were asked by Quebec ministry guy to show our licenses. I was fine with my Quebec lisc. and we were fishing on the Quebec side of the river but the ministry guy just said that rule does not apply in Quebec ( Over 65 no lisc needed) and let us continue fishing.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:15 pm
by Wallyboss
Yes you can Ontario sportfishing license is good for both sides of the Ottawa and Quebec sportfishing license ok for both sides of the Ottawa river.
Follow the rules from the side you are fishing like Andy said.
But if you have an Ontario Conservation License it does not count on the Quebec side becasue Quebec do not have the equivalent license. As for the 65 years and older you might have to call the MNR Que or Ont.
I am not 65 yet so I do not know the rules for that.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:59 pm
by Binder
Thanks
So i assume any Ontario residents coming over this weekend will be able to fish on the Ottawa River on the Quebec side without a lisc. since it is Family fishing day in Ontario?
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:31 pm
by Wallyboss
No if it's on the Quebec side it's Quebec rules. So no family fishing day in quebec therefore????
By the way I didn't even know that it was family fishing day in Ontario. I know it's Family Day on Monday but that has noting to do with fishing.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:39 pm
by Pints
Wallyboss, here is the news about family fishing weekend:
For Immediate Release
February 08, 2010
Put Safety First Around Lakes And Rivers
McGuinty Government Promotes Fishing As Fun Family Day Activity
NEWS
Safety on and around Ontario’s lakes and rivers should be everyone’s top priority when outdoors this Family Day Weekend.
To encourage families to get outside and try ice fishing, Ontario residents who don’t have a licence can fish without one from February 13 to 15. These anglers must follow the conservation licence limits set out in the 2010 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:46 pm
by Wallyboss
Thanks Pints, So Binder "No" they are not allowed to fish on the Quebec side without a license.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:52 pm
by fiiish
Binder wrote:Thanks
So i assume any Ontario residents coming over this weekend will be able to fish on the Ottawa River on the Quebec side without a lisc. since it is Family fishing day in Ontario?
Ontario's Family Fishing Weekend is February 13-15, 2010. Anglers without a license must abide by the limits set for the Conservation License.
As mentioned before...
Wallyboss wrote:...if you have an Ontario Conservation License it does not count on the Quebec side becasue Quebec do not have the equivalent license.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:55 pm
by fiiish
Haha! Thanks Pint and Wallyboss...
Guess I took too long to submit my post... was watching the game.

Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:39 pm
by Woodsman
What was not mentioned though was to fish in Ontario/Quebec Boundary Waters with the other provinces licence is that it must be a residents licence. A Quebec non-residents licence does not legally entitle you to fish Ontario/Quebec Boundary Waters on the Ontario side.