In 2013, Ontario Steelheaders came to the rescue when approximately 35k fish measuring 2-3 inches were scheduled to be killed as the hatchery operation had no room for them and were overstocked. To save these little guys, the Ontario Steelheaders paid $1,500 to the Lake Huron Fishing Club trout hatchery for these fish and then […]

Study says salmon can sniff out predators. It is an older article, but I still found it interesting and brings some insight to hunting early season salmon. Read Article

The Hepworth Anglers Club (HAC) completed Phase 1 of the Spring Creek Restoration Project in September, 2013. Implementing the recommendations of Parish Geomorphic Ltd., fourteen wing deflectors were constructed and installed in the stream bank at strategic locations, using mats to minimize stream bank damage. Woody debris structures were installed in the bank and numerous […]

Caught — and released to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Rob Scott, Crane Lake, Minn., is an angler who caught a potential 52lb world-record lake trout in February 2014 fishing a lake near the US/Canada border. The fish was 45 inches long with a 32-inch girth, Rob said. Worried he may lose his Candian […]

Once again spring has finally arrived. What a nice change after the long, cold winter we all just struggled through, snow shovels in hand. I’m sure you are all getting antsy waiting for the fishing season that is coming. I wish you all fair weather and tight lines. This is a list of Friends of […]

The research group discovered that the behavioral traits examined were individually repeatable, i.e., fish showed personality. Furthermore, certain behaviors related to stress tolerance, such as freezing, showed statistical heritability at a level of 14 percent. This means that non-random mortality related to stress tolerance both in fish farms and in the wild can modify the […]

I ran across this article recently about scientists trying to change the genes in steelhead trout and salmon to be more likely to bite at baits, making it easier for an individual to catch a fish. Ridiculous? Maybe! Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. Full Story Here: http://bit.ly/Ow4DAX

This past spring I initiated the commemoration of a Honorary Membership Status for those members who have volunteered their time and efforts to the benefit of the Ontario Steelheaders. This was well received and as such, I would like to announce that I am accepting from our membership any nominations that anyone would like to […]