Ontario Steelheaders

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Ontario Steelheaders Annual Spring Steelhead Trout Derby – May 2, 2026

Hope your gear ready is ready to go! The Derby takes place this Saturday May 2, 2026.

Dinner will be served at Denny’s in the Rod Jones Pavilion, where the derby prizes and trophies will be awarded. Followed by prize table draws, as well as a 50/50 draw. Anyone wishing to donate prizes to the Derby please contact Chris Doherty at Denny’s Park, or at (519) 239-3790. ALL PRIZE DONATIONS ARE WELCOME!

The Entry fee is $10 and Brian Zettler (Tournament Director) will be at the park Friday morning for early registration. Juniors under 16 years old are free. Everyone is welcome! Overnight camping and day use at Denny’s Park is available for participants and their families. Membership applications are available at the Derby.

Cash prizes and trophies are awarded in three categories: 1. the largest rainbow trout (1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd), 2. Largest live trout release upon authentication of length and girth measurements and 3. a junior category for largest rainbow trout.

April 23, 2026April 28, 2026

Great Lakes Basin Report April, 2026

Articles include:

Thousands of Atlantic salmon released into Irondequoit Creek
U.S. House approves bill to protect lead ammo, tackle
Wisconsin’s general fishing season opens May 2; new regulations in effect
Lake Erie daily limits announced for 2026 fishing season
Berkley reinvents the inline spinner with the Dough Rider
Michigan introduces new fishing regulations for 2026 season
The Ten Protocols of Fish Handling
Underwater vehicle is in Lake Erie collecting data
Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season starting soon
Here’s how to Protect Lake Sturgeon while Fishing
2nd Amendment issues:

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The Great Lakes Sport Fishing Council is a confederation of organizations and individuals who share a concern for the present and future of sport fishing, our natural and stocked resources and the ecosystem of the Great Lakes.

The following links provide more information about what’s going on in the areas around the Great Lakes: Ontario, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York , Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

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April 12, 2026April 28, 2026

Ontario Steelheaders Annual Spring Steelhead Trout Derby – May 2, 2026

The spring Derby is almost here. Get ypour gear ready and join us on Saturday May 2, 2026 for our annual Spring Steelhead Derby at Denny’s Dam Park on the Saugeen River (Denny’s). The derby starts at 7am and ends at 4pm sharp – ALL ARE WELCOME. All Ontario Fishing Regulations must be observed.

March 20, 2026April 1, 2026

Great Lakes Basin Report March, 2026

Articles include:

This year could be historic for the annual walleye run
Great Lakes fisheries survey highlights
Mn adds new catch-and-release bass season
NY proposes fishing regulations changes to better protect walleye, pike
Ohio’s rainbow trout releases begin in March
Floating fish pen project aims at steelhead
DNR keeps three walleye limit for 2026 season on Mille Lacs Lake
Walleye, steelhead fishing classes
Why wear fishing gloves?
Great Lakes water funding faces a critical year in Congress
Open water or wood cover for crappie?

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February 16, 2026February 17, 2026

Great Lakes Basin Report February, 2026

Articles include:

Fed Order expands fishing/hunting and removes unnecessary barriers
Stay Safe in Cold Weather
Construction of Asian carp barrier in Illinois hits another snag
2026 Sturgeon Spearing Season opened Feb. 14
2026 Ontario fishing regs released
Midwinter River Walleyes
Steelhead collected to keep fish bountiful in Lake Erie tribs
2026 Lake Committee Meetings
Great Lakes report card outlines wins, losses. But what’s missing?
ODNR stocks Ohio’s waterways with 36M fish in 2025

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February 10, 2026February 17, 2026

Ontario Fish and Wildlife News

A few times a year the Fish and Wildlife Services Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources publishes its e-newsletter, Ontario Fish and Wildlife News. This newsletter provides invaluable information from the ministry as well as tips and notices regarding events in Ontario and also hunting information.

MNR Fish and Wildlife News – February 2026

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Great Lakes Basin Report January, 2026

Great Lakes Basin Report January, 2026

Articles include:

Lake Erie Walleye, Yellow Perch 2025 Hatch Results
WI Sturgeon Update
CBSA announces end of Remote Area Border Crossing program
New EPA rules could cause invasive species spread in Great Lakes
Loyola study finds muskrats key to restoring Great Lakes wetlands
DNR stocked channel catfish and walleye
U.S. House passes bill to extend critical Great Lakes fisheries research
2026 Black Lake sturgeon season opens Feb. 7
Status of Sea Lamprey abundances in the Great Lakes
MN DNR proposes to reduce statewide walleye limit from 6 to 4
WI Fisheries Management Public Meetings

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January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

Happy Retirement Karl

Karl Redin has recently retired from his position as President of the Ontario Steelheaders. Thank you Karl for your exceptional dedication and passion while serving as President. Your vision and commitment to conservation, and tireless work to protect and enhance the Saugeen River steelhead fishery have been instrumental to our organization’s success over the years. Karl, we wish you all the best in your well-deserved retirement!

Also, we welcome Chris Doherty as our new interim President. Chris is a familiar and highly respected face within our community, having previously served on the Board as Derby Director. Chris has a tremendous passion for the Saugeen fishery and we are certain that he will have the same dedication and will continue the important work that Karl and others before him have completed. Congratulations Chris.