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The MNR info line person said there is no fine for an angler to take bait fish from inside the Zone to outside the zone. There is only a charge for dealers and harvesters. This is nothing to stop an angler from trapping there own minnows inside the zone and using them outside the zone (expect your own ethics). In your case you will be using minnows inside the zone. It doesn't matter where they came from (in or out of the zone). If you buy your minnows from a legal - MNR licensed dealer they should be from outside the zone and you should be able to use them anywhere. Having said that you should always try and buy your bait locally to help reduce the chance of spreading a disease. Hope that helps. I think your good to go! I have found that different COs can give different interpretations of the regs. If you're in doubt call your local office and ask them.

Welcome to the board! There's a lot of info in here. Enjoy!

I asked this question to the MNR last year. Here is a summary of their response: 1) As you said, the issue is with the fish disease called VHS. The MNR has set up a VHS Management Zone as shown in your link. 2) Bait dealers and harvesters are not allowed to transfer bait from within the zone to an area outside the zone. Both dealers and harvesters are licensed and monitored by the MNR. 3) There is no legislation affecting the angler (only ethical issues). 3)There are several bait shops inside the zone. 4) Dealers who sell bait inside the zone get there bait outside the zone. That MNR know the minnows could be going to lakes outside the zone.

That's GOOD!

Nice fish! Beautiful Colours!!

Nothing like the "go to" action of panfish!! That sound delicious, I'll have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing.

Here's a link to the Ontario Private Campground Association website. You can search for campgrounds by area. They show all the amenities and rate the parks. The kawarthas is Region 8 on their website. http://www.campgrounds.org/ Region 8 - Map I've heard a lot of good things about Skyline RV Resort on Chemon. I've never been there but it's on the top of my list to visit.

Great job! That's a nice looking rod. Great hobby!

Those things are HUGE!! Good job Court! I bet your boy had a blast!

What a great trip! Thanks for sharing!

Welcome to the board! Lots o' info here!

I love them too! They have such a natural flowing motion to them when they are in the water. Great for a slow bite. You can work them slow and still get lots of "life" out of them.

Nice fish! Great to hear a "good news" fishing story!

It nice to see some fines being handed out. Conservation through enforcement is the answer. Here is a link to the MNR website with a bunch of other charges that have been handed out. http://www.mnr.gov.o...L02_164545.html There are some good ones! $1 000 for a having a spawning walleye $6 000 and loss of license for over limit on rainbow and salmon $50 000 for importing Asian Carp

Here's a website for the Ontario Private Campground Association. http://www.campgrounds.org/ You can search for campgrounds in the areas that you are interested in. All the campgrounds have websites and some even have a trailer "for sale" section.

Great report. Congrats on the awesome spread of trout! Thanks for sharing your insect knowledge! I learned a lot from this post.

Thanks for sharing your birthday weekend! Congrats on the successful Scugog trip!

Great report. Thanks for taking the time to put it together! Truly amazing! A trip like that is on the top of my to do list!!!

Disco Phish - Thanks, It was a great experience. For the record, it was faded red!!! BGF - I don't think one show will make that big of a difference....

Great report! Congrats on the 'eyes. Thanks for sharing the tackle and location details!!

I didn't want to say anything about this until it happened but I was invited on this fishing trip by Barry Pringle, host of Fish This. While there he filmed an episode of his show. I was lucky enough to make an appearance. Check it out! http://fishthis.ca/episodes.html# Scroll down to Episode 6 - Last Ice

Welcome to the forum! It's a great spot to learn about all things fishing!

Thanks Sinclair! We are off to a good start this year. Fishing for four weekends in a row. I think it's a family record!

Yep, very gross but harmless (if properly cooked). Another common parasite is Black Spot. It appears as black dots on the skin of the fish, especially on the fins and gill plates. Again, they are harmless. I have found that if the fish has a lot of Black Spot it usually has a lot of Yellow Grub in the flesh. If they are "covered in pepper" I usually let them go.