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- Ecological Impacts of Fish Introductions: Evaluating the Risk
2000. Kerr, S. J. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, and R. E. Grant, R. E. Grant and Associates Environmental Advisors.
Summary: This document provides a comprehensive review of life history requirements and potential ecological impacts of introducing various freshwater fishes into a new waterbody. Rarely, does the introduction of a species not have some niche overlap with one or more resident species. There are numerous ways in which stocking programs can harm wild fish stocks and other aquatic organisms. Despite the knowledge gained from collective experiences with introductions, there is still a great deal of uncertainty. In order to objectively evaluate the merits of a potential fish introduction and minimize the possibility of adverse ecological impacts, several general principles and guidelines are provided.
Document: Ecological Impacts of Fish Introductions: Evaluating the Risk (PDF, 2 mb, 479 pages plus glossary)
- Fish Culture Technical Bulletin 2009-01: Best Management Practices - Egg Disinfection and Incubation Procedures for Salmonids (Salmon, Trout and Whitefish)
Summary: This technical bulletin addresses fish culture husbandry procedures recommended by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for the disinfection of fertilized fish eggs and their care during incubation. Disinfection procedures are described for the prevention of fish diseases, such as Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS), that might otherwise be transferred with the gametes (eggs and sperm) or by contaminated equipment.
Document: Egg Disinfection and Incubation Procedures for Salmonids (Salmon, Trout and Whitefish) (PDF, 88 KB, 9 p.)
- Fish Culture Technical Bulletin 2011-01: Best Management Practices - Egg Disinfection and Incubation Procedures for Muskellunge and Walleye
Summary: This technical bulletin addresses fish culture husbandry procedures recommended by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for the disinfection of fertilized muskellunge and walleye fish eggs and their care during incubation. Disinfection procedures are described for the prevention of fish diseases, such as Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS), that might otherwise be transferred with the gametes (eggs and sperm) or by contaminated equipment.
Document: Egg Disinfection and Incubation Procedures for Muskellunge and Walleye (PDF, 58 KB, 6 p.)
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- Bass Stocking and Transfers: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review
2000. Lasenby, T. A. and S. J. Kerr. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: This annotated bibliography provides a comprehensive review of literature pertaining to the culture, transfer and stocking of bass (Micropterus spp.). Over 590 citations are listed. Also included is information on historical stocking and transfers of bass in Ontario.
Document: Bass Stocking and Transfers: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review. (PDF, 1.4 MB, 221 p.)
- Brook Trout Stocking: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review with an Emphasis on Ontario Waters
2000. Kerr, S. J. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: This annotated bibliography provides a comprehensive review of literature pertaining to brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) stocking. Information from over 370 sources is included. Information on historic brook trout stocking activities in Ontario is also summarized.
Document: Brook Trout Stocking: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review with an Emphasis on Ontario Waters. (PDF, 1 MB, 176 p.)
- Brown Trout Stocking: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review
2001. Lasenby, T. A. and S. J. Kerr. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: This annotated bibliography provides a comprehensive review of literature pertaining to the transfer and stocking of brown trout (Salmo trutta). Approximately 400 citations are included in this document. Brown trout stocking activities in Ontario are also summarized.
Document: Brown Trout Stocking: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review. (PDF, 1.2 MB, 196 p.)
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- Esocid Stocking: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review
2001. Kerr, S. J. and T. A. Lasenby. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: This annotated bibliography provides a comprehensive review of literature related to the culture, transfer and stocking of northern pike (Esox lucius) and muskellunge (E. masquinongy). Information from over 370 sources is listed and information on historic pike and muskellunge stocking activities is included.
Document: Esocid Stocking: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review. (PDF, 742 KB, 147 p.)
- An Evaluation of Stocking Walleye Fingerlings in Ten Eastern Ontario Lakes, 1984-1993
1995. Seip, D. E. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: This ten year stocking assessment study in southeastern Ontario was designed primarily to investigate the impacts of stocking fingerling walleye on the recipient lake`s fish community and fishery. Paired plant, predation and seining projects were also implemented in an attempt to provide supplemental information to management questions and investigate the possible mechanisms that may be limiting the survival of stocked fish.
Document: An Evaluation of Stocking Walleye Fingerlings in Ten Eastern Ontario Lakes, 1984-1993 (PDF, 3MB, 144 p.)
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- F1 Splake: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review
2000. Kerr, S. J. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: This annotated bibliography provides a comprehensive review of literature related to splake stocking. Information from approximately 170 sources has been assembled. Information on historic splake and lake trout backcross stocking in Ontario is also summarized.
Document: F1 Splake: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review (PDF, 690 KB, 92 p.)
- Guidelines for Stocking Fish in Inland Waters of Ontario
2002. Fish and Wildlife Branch. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: The stocking of hatchery-reared fish and the transfer of wild fish has been a major component of Ontario`s fisheries management program for over one hundred years. Provincial stocking policies and guidelines should ensure that maximum benefits are provided to the angler from fish stocked and that adverse ecological impacts are avoided. These revised guidelines reaffirm the management principles related to stocking as well as provide technical direction for fish stocking activities in Ontario.
Document: Guidelines for Stocking Fish in Inland Waters of Ontario. (PDF, 936 KB, 48 p.)
- An Historical Review of Fish Culture, Stocking and Fish Transfers in Ontario 1865-2004
Kerr, S. J. 2006. Fish and Wildlife Branch. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: This report provides a history of fish culture activities and summarizes records of stocking and transfers in the province of Ontario.
The report is subdivided into several sections which describe the evolution of fish culture in Ontario and provides information on every fish species which has been stocked in Ontario. Appendices provide detailed records on the numbers of different fish which have been stocked between 1865 and 2004.
Document: An Historical Review of Fish Culture, Stocking and Fish Transfers in Ontario 1865-2004. (PDF, 3 MB, 224 p.)
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- Lake Trout Stocking in Inland Lakes: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review
2001. Kerr, S. J. and T. A. Lasenby. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: This annotated bibliography provides a comprehensive literature review on lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) stocking in inland lakes (exclusive of the Great Lakes). Information from over 440 sources has been assembled. Information on historic lake trout stocking activities in Ontario is also summarized.
Document: Lake Trout Stocking in Inland Lakes: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review. (PDF, 1.3 MB, 196 p.)
- Lake Whitefish Culture and Stocking: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review
Lasenby, T. A., S. J. Kerr and G. W. Hooper. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: This annotated bibliography provides a comprehensive review of the stocking of lake whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis). Approximately 170 citations are included and information on historic lake whitefish stocking activities in Ontario are summarized.
Document: Lake Whitefish Culture and Stocking: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review. (PDF, 621 KB, 82 p.)
- Rainbow Trout Stocking in Inland Lakes and Streams: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review
2000. Kerr, S. J. and T. A. Lasenby. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: This annotated bibliography provides a comprehensive review of literature pertaining to the culture, transfer and stocking of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in inland waters. Information from over 540 sources has been assembled.
Document: Rainbow Trout Stocking in Inland Lakes and Streams: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review. (PDF, 1.5 MB, 231 p.)
- A Survey of Walleye Stocking Activities in North America
Kerr, S. J. 2008. A survey of walleye stocking activities in North America. Fish and Wildlife Branch. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Peterborough, Ontario. 15 p. + appendices
Summary: A survey of walleye (Sander vitreus) stocking activities in North America was conducted in 2007. Forty-one jurisdictions (5 Canadian and 36 American) reportedly stocked
approximately 869 million walleye in 1,989 North American waters during 2006. Most walleye were stocked either to create and sustain recreational fisheries or to rehabilitate
degraded populations. Although fry were the most common life stage stocked, there are indications that more resource management agencies are rearing walleye to the
fingerling stage. It is anticipated that walleye stocking will continue to increase in the future.
Document: A Survey of Walleye Stocking Activities in North America (PDF, 269 KB, 50 pp.)
