Guest Redneck Report post Posted March 27, 2007 what fishing is allowed on the nipigon river now and when do the seasons open and close????-- redneck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted March 28, 2007 MNR Answer: The Nipigon River falls entirely within Fishing Division 21. The seasons, possession limits and exceptions are listed in the 2005-2006 Summary of Fishing Regulations beginning on page 67 (Northwestern Ontario-Map E). The summary is free and available at numerous sporting goods retail outlets across northwestern Ontario. These rules are still in effect until the new summary is released in the spring of 2007. Some of the information below will change once the new regulations are released. To use the summary; Look for the species you want to fish for on the table on pages 68 & 69. This will give you the general open/closed seasons and catch and possession limits for Division 21. Then look for exceptions to these general rules, for the specific water body (Nipigon River/Lake Superior Tributaries) you want to fish on pages 75 ? 82. The lakes and rivers are listed in alphabetical order to make them easier to find. Using the steps above, here?s what can be fished for now (March 28, 2007) on the Nipigon River Species Season Catch & Possession Exceptions Rainbow Trout All year *? S= 1, C = 1 Lk. Superior Tributaries Pg 75 Pike All year *? S=4, C=2, Size Limit:1>90cm, 0 between 70-90cm Pacific Salmon All year *? S=5, C=2 Atlantic Salmon Jan.1-Sept. 30 S=1, C=0 Whitefish All year *? S=25, C=12 Lake Sturgeon Jan1-May 14th, June 15-Dec 31 S=1, C=0, > 114cm (special measuring)*? Walleye &Sauger Jan 1 ? Apr 14 3rd Sat May ? Dec. 31 S=4, C=1; 1>46cm (Applies only to above Alexander Dam to Pine Portage Dam) S= Standard Fishing Licence, C=Conservation Licence *1. Sturgeon Measurement; length refers to the distance measured from the most posterior limit of the gill opening to the point where the posterior edge of the dorsal fin joins the flesh of the body *2. Except December 24th What can?t be fished for on March 28, 2007 Species Season Catch & Possession Exceptions Lake Trout Feb 15th-Mar 15th & 4th Sat in May ? Sept 30 S=2, 1>56cm (Sept) C= 1 Brook Trout Last Sat April-Labour Day S=1, C=0 >56cm Nipigon R. entire length (including Jessie lake and Lake Helen) pg.80 Walleye & Sauger Closed All year 0 Between Alexander Dam and Nipigon Bay pg. 80 All Species ?SANCTUARY, no fishing Jan 1st -Friday before 4th Sat in May and Tues after Labour Day ? Dec 31st 0 Applies to Backpool below Alexander Dam, Gapen?s Pool & Parmacheene, pg 80 Division 21, S=5 salmon and trout combined, C 2 in one day not more than 1 lake trout. When in doubt, call our offices; either Thunder Bay 475-1521 or Nipigon 887-5000 Ross Johnston Community Liaison Conservation Officer Ministry of Natural Resources Thunder Bay District Telephone: 807-475-1521 Facsimile: 807-475-1527 Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Redneck Report post Posted March 30, 2007 thanks for the info redneck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
