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The Management of Bait in Ontario: A Review
Kerr, S. J. 2012. The management of bait in Ontario: a review. Fisheries Policy Section, Biodiversity Branch. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Peterborough, Ontario. 49 p. + appendices.
Summary: This document has been prepared to assemble information on the live bait industry in Ontario prior to a policy review of live bait management in the province. Various types of live bait are described and the feasibility of aquaculture for different bait species is investigated. Licence sales, reported harvests, and economics are provided for the Ontario bait industry. Management of the Ontario bait industry is reviewed. Results of a North American jurisdictional scan on bait policies and management practices are presented. Finally, problems and issues currently facing the bait industry are identified. An emphasis has been placed on ecological issues associated with the use of live bait. More than 370 citations have been provided as additional reference material.
Document: The Management of Bait in Ontario: a Review (PDF, 1.15 mb)
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The Smallmouth Bass in Ontario
Funnell, E. 2012. The smallmouth bass in Ontario. Biodiversity Branch, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Peterborough, Ontario. 61 pp. + appendices.
Summary: The extensive expansion of the species beyond its native range has led to concerns of the potential impacts of smallmouth bass introductions in Ontario and elsewhere. Introduced smallmouth bass have been associated with negative impacts to aquatic ecosystems including the transfer of parasites and disease, the alteration of small-bodied fish communities, and the potential to negatively influence other important recreational sportfish. Smallmouth bass populations are subject to a number of stresses that may influence survival and year-class strength. These include habitat alteration and destruction, competition for food and space with other species, as well as exploitation. Sustainability of the species in Ontario, however, is currently not a significant concern and smallmouth bass populations are considered healthy throughout most the province.Management objectives for bass vary throughout the province.
Document: The Smallmouth Bass in Ontario (PDF, 1.2 mb)
- Fish and Fisheries Management in Ontario: A Chronology of Events
2010. Kerr, S. J. Biodiversity Branch. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Peterborough, Ontario. 80 p. + appendices.
Summary: This report has been prepared in an attempt to identify events of significance to fisheries managers and detail how fisheries management has evolved over the past 200 years. It is a mixture of history, anecdotes, and factual information.
Document: Fish and Fisheries Management in Ontario: A Chronology of Events (PDF, 3.2 mb)
- Fishways in Ontario
2010. Kerr, S. J. Fishways in Ontario. Fisheries Policy Section. Biodiversity Branch. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Peterborough, Ontario. 34 p.
Summary: This report provides documentation of Ontario fishways to be used in support of the development of a national database on fish passage facilities in Canada. During a survey of field staff, a total of forty-two fishways were identified. The report is divided into five sections: (i) map illustrating the distribution of fishways in Ontario; (ii) specifications of individual fishways; (iii) photographs of selected fishways; (iv) technical fishway reports and publications; and, (v) a synopsis of fish passed through selected fishways between 1966 and 2009.
Document: Fishways in Ontario (PDF, 1.67 mb)
- Catch-and-Release Angling: A Review with Guidelines for Proper Fish Handling Practices
2005. Casselman, S. J. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: Catch-and-release angling is growing rapidly in popularity and practice. This report reviews the scientific information relating to proper angling, handling and release techniques to ensure that angled fish survive when released. Variables influencing the stress and survival of angled fish are reviewed and guidelines are provided.
Document: Catch-and-Release Angling: A Review with Guidelines for Proper Fish Handling Practices (PDF, 323 KB, 29 p.)
- A Review of “Fizzing” – A Technique for Swim Bladder Deflation
2001. Kerr, S. J. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: This report provides a literature review on the effects of decompression on fish and various techniques, including “fizzing” to minimize stress and avoid injury. Until more conclusive research is available, the widespread use of “fizzing” should be discouraged in Ontario.
Document: A Review of “Fizzing” – A Technique for Swim Bladder Deflation (PDF, 1.5 KB, 16 p.)
- Silt, Turbidity and Suspended Sediments in the Aquatic Environment: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review
1995. Kerr, S. J. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Summary: The impacts of siltation and suspended sediments on water quality and resident aquatic organisms is one of the most common problems facing resource managers today. This annotated bibliography was prepared in response to request from several Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources biologists and technicians. Almost 1,200 references are cited. Abstracts, summaries or extracts of each paper are included whenever possible.
Document: Silt, Turbidity and Suspended Sediments in the Aquatic Environment: An Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review (PDF, 1.3 MB, 279 p.)
