| Ontario, Canada is more of the most beautiful locations | | | | 7. If you are having a slow day and nothing is biting, |
| in the world for fishing enthusiasts. To maximize your | | | | don't fret; sit back and enjoy the surroundings. |
| fishing expedition, here are a few simple considerations | | | | Regulations While Fishing |
| and steps of preparation. | | | | Canadians need a fishing version of an Outdoors Card |
| 1. North country fishing can be expensive. Expect to | | | | with a validation tag on it. |
| pay quite a lot for getting there, your clothing, licenses | | | | Non-Canadians need a basic license which is signed |
| and permits. And, of course, don't forget your fishing | | | | and has a validation tag attached. These cards cannot |
| reel. | | | | be transferred to anyone else. You must carry them |
| 2. Bring a good pair of sunglasses. These will help with | | | | all the time in case a Conservation Officer requests to |
| the glare from the water and protect your eyes. Make | | | | check it. |
| sure they are polarized and provide 100% UV | | | | Preservation Officers and Their Duties |
| protection. | | | | These officers have the right to arrest, seize items, |
| 3. Store your artificial worms and insect repellent away | | | | and view and perform searches whenever they see |
| from your lures. If they come into contact with your | | | | fit. In fact, they have the authority to perform any of |
| lures they can weaken the paint. | | | | the following actions. |
| 4. Keep a stone or file handy to sharpen hooks. | | | | 1. Question you about anything on which they are |
| 5. Learn to tie a good knot. | | | | concerned related to your activities. |
| Fishing Guidelines | | | | 2. Look around any structure and perform a thorough |
| 1. Consider changing locations or bait if you have ten | | | | inspection. |
| casts and no bites. | | | | 3. Inspect any vehicle or craft they regard as a |
| 2. Make sure you position your boat carefully. If you | | | | concern. |
| come too close to the fish, you will scare them. On the | | | | 4. Take possession of anything that might be |
| other hand, if you are too far away, the results will be | | | | considered a tool for illegal activities. |
| obvious; they won't notice your lures. | | | | 5. Obtain a warrant to undertake any search |
| 3. If fishing on shallow water, be patient and lure the | | | | necessary. |
| fish towards you. Too much movement of the hook | | | | 6. Take appropriate search action without a warrant if |
| may startle it and loose it. | | | | the circumstances motivate it. |
| 4. Take your time and practice patience. If you know | | | | 7. Make an arrest if necessary. |
| you are in a spot with plenty of fish, relax and wait for | | | | Open Season |
| them to bite. | | | | One other important consideration in Ontario - if you |
| 5. Keep your noise level low. The fish can hear well in | | | | are caught fishing for anything out of season, you are |
| the water as it carries sound. | | | | committing an offense. However, if you are fishing for |
| 6. If you are not planning to consume the fish that you | | | | a species off the list they can be caught at any time. |
| catch, release back to safety. | | | | |