naden 131 Report post Posted May 8, 2013 In a previous question the following answer was given:Under section 27© of the Fisheries Act it is illegal to“fish in any manner within twenty-five yards downstream from the lower entrance to any fish-way, canal, obstacle or leap”.So it doesn’t matter that you’re standing outside of the 25 yards downstream of the barrier, by casting into it, you’re fishing in the prohibited area. Fish are extremely vulnerable here and the odds of snagging a fish are high.MNR provides the signage here as a courtesy. It is still illegal to fish within twenty-five yards of the barrier, leap or obstacle whether there’s a sign there or not. Is a natural barrier such as a beaver dam, or waterfall considered an obstacle/leap, or does it only refer to fishways and canals? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
