Pat Galluzzo, Author at Ontario Steelheaders

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.

December 16, 2025January 22, 2026

Great Lakes Basin Report December, 2025

Great Lakes Basin Report December, 2025

Articles include:

Tensions mount over conflicting ballast water regulations on the Great Lakes
Steelhead Alley at Its Peak
Lake Sturgeon released in three new rivers in 2025
Work early shift for more winter walleyes
Healthy salmon run, healthy community
PA starts steelhead trout spawning at Avonia Beach
Field & Stream & Outdoor America partner to launch Field & Stream TV
DNR urges caution on early ice covers
Reef restoration will support native fish in Saginaw Bay
N.Y. DEC Atlantic Salmon Study underway

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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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Previous Reports:

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025

Great Lakes Basin Report October, 2025 – Special Report

Great Lakes Basin Report October, 2025 – Special report

October Great Lakes Basin Report – Special Report

Articles include:

More October Great Lakes Basin Report

Region-wide Sea Lamprey control update
Finding Fall Fish
Autumn rains ignite Chautauqua Steelhead Alley
Fall Largemouth Bass Essentials
Autumn offers some of the finest topwater bass fishing
Bugs for Late-Summer Smallmouth
Changes in Fall Fishing
Public Meeting on proposed catch for Lake Michigan Lake Whitefish

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Previous Reports:

October 18, 2025October 19, 2025

Great Lakes Basin Report October, 2025

Great Lakes Basin Report October, 2025

October Great Lakes Basin Report

Articles include:

Trump’s proposed Great Lakes science cuts would hurt region
Motorists should use caution to avoid collisions with deer
PA celebrates opening of new Lake Erie Research Unit Facility
How pervasive are microplastics in Lake Erie?
Erie steelhead anglers asked to report fish they catch without a small fin
Muskies stocked in Ohio lakes provide excellent fishing
5 Top Locations for early fall crappie
BASS changes rules for FFS
Lake sturgeon making progress towards Maumee River revival

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Previous Reports:

September 14, 2025October 18, 2025

Great Lakes Basin Report September, 2025

Great Lakes Basin Report September, 2025

September Great Lakes Basin Report

Articles include:

Michigan proposes season to catch Great Lakes region’s largest fish, lake sturgeon
Lake Erie Walleye, Yellow Perch 2024 Hatch Results, estimates for 2026
Find Fall Fish
Dingell-Johnson Act: 75 years of Sport Fish Restoration
End of summer tips for Big River bassing
Massive funding cuts to the Michigan DNR passes the State House
Late-Summer River Smallies
Tackling Tough Times
2nd Amendment Issues

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Previous Reports:

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Ontario Fish and Wildlife News

Follow this link to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources “Fish and Wildlife News”. The article provides fishing destinations in Ontario, updates on Ontario’s fish stocking program, reports on rainbow smelts and smallmouth bass in Lake Erie, alerts on invasive species ( “as responsible anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, we all have a role to play in stopping the spread. Cleaning and draining your gear and boat between outings are mandatory actions that can make a big difference in protecting our lakes and rivers. Learn more about how to clean, drain and dry your boat and equipment” ). It also provides hunting information regarding moose, deer (additional deer tags are now available online) and turkey tags.

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Great Lakes Basin Report August, 2025

Great Lakes Basin Report August, 2025

August Great Lakes Basin Report

Articles include:

August Great Lakes Basin Report

US House passes Great Lakes hatchery fish-tracking bill
Panfish, A Passion Forever: Early Success is Key to Getting Kids Excited about Fishing
DNR stocks 12 Indiana lakes with Striped, Hybrid Striped Bass
Watch out for commercial fishing nets in Michigan
Reclaiming Michigan streams
Walleye and saugeye successfully stocked across state
DNR Publishes 2024 Fish Stocking Summary
New record flathead catfish above 64 lbs
Cash in black carp for $100
Bipartisan bill wants walleye to be Ohio’s state
Republican AGs join gun rights groups’ suit to repeal NFA law

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Previous Reports:

May 16, 2025June 12, 2025

Great Lakes Basin Report May, 2025

Great Lakes Basin Report May, 2025

May Great Lakes Basin Report

Articles include:

Get ready to go fishing
Noxious sea lampreys took advantage of Covid-19 pandemic
Early season walleyes on jigs
Province replacing Endangered Species Act
Safety must be the priority around cold water
Commission Lauds Trump Commitment to Asian Carp Prevention
Restoring Habitat for Great Lakes Fisheries on Salmon River
Scofflaw anglers to face big fines in 2025 fishing season, Manitoba says

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