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Fall 2013 Adult Steelhead Rainbow Trout Transfer

The “Ontario Steelheaders Fall 2013 Adult Steelhead Rainbow Trout Fish Transfer” has begun! We will be using three customized tanker trailers named the “Steelhead Express” to transfer adult steelhead trout upstream on the Saugeen River to Walkerton, Ontario area over the next two weeks. We are simply doing our best to ensure the steelhead rainbow […]

2013 Annual Fall Steelhead Derby

This coming weekend, Saturday October 19, 2013, the Ontario Steelheaders is hosting the annual fall steelhead trout derby at the Denny’s Dam Park. Please join us for a great day of fishing, social event for members, families and friends who love to catch steelhead trout. Prizes are awarded for largest steelhead rainbow trout, important information […]

Night Fishing Closed for October

Just a reminder: Starting today, October 1, night fishing above the south side of the old bridge abutments up to Denny’s Dam is closed for the entire month of October for salmon spawning in accordance with the Ministry of Natural Resources regulations. Fisherman may begin targeting fish 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after […]

Wilson’s Presents: F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour

We would like to inform all members and non-members who are interested: Wilson’s Fly Fishing is presenting the “The Fergus Fly Fishing Film Festival” and it should be a great event. Only one of seven screenings in Canada, this film will surely mashup nature’s aesthetics with the fishing action we all love and bring it […]

Saugeen River Water Temperature

As of today, we are now displaying the Saugeen River water temperature for Denny’s Dam on near the Biotactic fishcam links on our website homepage. Saugeen River water temperature is: °C Enjoy!

Floating Fish Collector

Out west in the state of Washington, there is a “floating fish collector” system that went online the end of 2012 built by Pacificor at the Swift Dam on the Lewis River. Essentially its a massive implementation of collecting, transferring steelhead trout and salmon to produce more natural runs, reducing the need for hatchery fish. […]

2013 Chantry Chinook Classic Salmon Derby

The Lake Huron Fishing Club has organized the 30th annual Chantry Chinook Classic salmon fishing tournament derby starts July 27, 2013. The tournament last 16 days and will come to a close on August 11, 2013. Prizes: Fishing and catching the top chinook salmon will bring a $14,000 cash top prize into your pocket. Top […]

Federal Program to Help Recreational Fishery

If you are an avid angler or a member of a local conservation group, it is time to put your thinking cap on. While it often seems like the government agencies responsible for protecting, providing and enhancing fisheries are being slashed in budget, there is some light on the horizon for those interested in opportunities […]

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