New fishing regulations in the Quetico
May 2nd, 2008 | by Arthur Published in Fishing, Quetico
If you’re planning on doing some fishing across the border on your next canoe trip, be aware of the new regulations that came into effect this past January. The use of barbed hooks, live bait and formerly live bait are now banned. Barbless hooks reduce the damage done by a hook and lower the mortality rate of fish. Barbed hooks may be present in you tackle box; just not on your line. Crushing the barbs to make them flush with the shaft of the hook is acceptable. Live and formerly live bait are banned to prevent the introduction or spread of non-native species. Yes, this means artificial bait only. A ban on the use of lead, while planned, did not happen this time.
The ban is outlined on the Quetico Parks page and more in-depth information is available on the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources website.