WnITBY FME PIRSS, Fishïng, JULYù, 1989, PAGE AS Fishin 1989 LINDSAY FISHERIES MANA GEMENT PLAN Stocking levels increased The Lindsay* district fisheries management plan for the next five years includes increases in the stocking levels of brown trou# and chinook salmon in Lake Ontario and an increase in the number of Lake Ontario tribu- tary streams in Durham Region that are open to all-year fishing. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources plan is to increase annual stking levels of chinook to at least 100,000 fingerlings. There are currently 25,000 stocked in Oshawa Creek, 25,00 in Bowmanville and 15,000 in Cobourg, but those figures would increase to 30,000 for Osh- awa, 30,000 for Bowmanville and 40 000 for Cobourg. Ërown trout stocking levels would also increase to 25,000 yearlings annually in Oshawa, 15,000 in Port Hope and 10,000 in Cobourg. The ministry says stocking would rehabilitate and/or sup pie- ment native and/or naturalized fish species, and would provide additional angling opportunities. Lake trout annual stocking levels of 200,000 in Port Hope and Cobourg would be main- tained, although the ministry report notes that "Many anglers in the Lindsay District want chinook salmon stocked and the number of lake trout reduced. "For lake trout, this can only be done through negotiations with New York State." The Lindsay district of the ministry extends west to include Whitby. The area includes 2,933 sq. km. of Lake Ontario (from Whitby to the west section of the County of Northumberland), 39 warmwater lakes and 109 streams. Rainbow trout in the Lindsay district are maintained mostly by natural reproduction while lake trout, chinook salmon, coho sal- mon and lake-run brown trout are maintained mostly by stock- ing, although there is evidence of some natural reproduction. Ontario and New York State now stock about eight million salmonids in Lake Ontario. Chinook and coho are stocked to produce a put-and-delayed-take fishery. Lake and brown trout are stocked to re-establish naturally reproducing populations, with a longterm goal to develop popula- tions which will be maintained in part by natural reproduction. Atlantic salmon are also being stocked in Lake Ontario, New York State and Ontario. For Ontario, the stocking of Atlantic is a study to determine if con- ditions are suitable for naturally reproducing populations. Wilmot Creek in Lindsay district and Credit River in Maple district are the candidate streams. The plan notes that the sea lamprey program in tributary streams is one of main factors that have contributed. to the creation of the "excellent Lake Ontario fishery." The plan states that the federal sea lamprey control must continue to maintain the fishery. Lampricides and low-head bar- rier dams on tributary streams control production of sea lam- prey. The increase in the number of streams open to all-year fishing for rainbow trout and and brown trout would apply to streams from the CNR tracks to Lake Ontario. It is one of the tactics suggested to ensure efficient use of the fisheries resource and to protect natural reproducing fish populations. Another tactic is to release lake trout, of between 63 and 76 cm. in length, caught in Lake Ontario. Among the many strategies to be implemented by the ministry over the next five vears are: - control illegal~harvest to pro- tect existing fisheries; - improve public access to in- land and Lake Ontario fisheries - one method suggested is by sup- porting non-profit fish derbies or tournaments; - direct fishing effort to under- harvested fish species (eg. carp, sucker and bullheads); - protect water quality and fish habitat; - rehabilitate degraded water quality and fish habitat; - create new fish habitat: - assist ail major users of water to minimize larval fish and egg mortality due to entrainment at all major water intakes; - assist all major users of cooling water to assess and minimize negative fisheries im- pacts associated with thermal discharge from all sources; L protect fisheries from water POWER IUNGRY Like some people, some boats are power hungry. Too much power makes a boat unstable, and it could .capsize on a turn. Powering a boat with a motor too large for the boat's capacity is not only unsafe, but can create problems with respect to insurance coverage in the event of an accident. Every pleasure craft, five metres (16.4 feet) long or under, equipped with an outboard motor or motors totalling 10 horsepower or more, must carry a plate issued by the Department of Transport stating the maximum horsepower recommended for that boat. Newer boats have such level fluctuations; - reduce impacts of introduced undesirable species or stocks. - investigate the feasibility of introducing new species or strains to provide additional recreational opportunities; - protect fisheries from con- taminants and acid precipitation; - deal with confiicts etween users and allocation of the fish resources; - promote the aquaculture in- dustry to assist with fisheries managment. capacity plates affixed -- and with good reason. Exceeding the registered capacity of a boat is dangerous. So -- when you get one of those overpowering urges: control it. RECKLESS RIDERS "Pilaying cowboy" on the bow of a moving boat is just as dangerous as riding on the hood of a moving car, especiaily without wearing a lifejacket or PFD -- yet many people do it. If the boat bounced suddenly, the bow rider could be tossed into the water and drown, be run over or slashed by the propellor. Play it safe: Keep your seat on the seat of the boat. COHO RTER SERVICE RAINBOWS CHINOOK Telephone: (416) 434-7524 BROWN TROUT Operated from the Rates Per Person Oshawa Harbour 4 hours: $35, 6 hours $55. 8 hours $75. b"y our hosts From May 1until Thanksgiving THSCHINOOK SALMON CAUGHT Ail prCes based on 4 John & Diane Towns" JUNE258byPLROBINSON Remember - to catch your limit - but limit your catch. Vohn& DaneTows CURTIE. NTAIO 39.ft)Courtesy Fish 'n Canada 3 trophies given for heaviest fish caught on JO-Dl Charters this season. (till Oct. 9/89.) p &N U