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Our family just returned from our annual vacation spot on Lake Nipissing. The fishing was pretty much non existent. For the past several years, HUGE flocks of Cormorants have invaded the lake. Baitfish have disappeared in large numbers, and of course, now larger fish have become extremely scarce, in the shallow waters that makes up much of this lake. Northern Pike used to have Perch in their stomachs. The Camp operator where we go, has been checking himself and with others, and now its pretty much all crayfish, if anything at all. These fish vacuum cleaners are protected federally. What can be done? They are killing the fish population. What about them? We enjoy ourselves on the beach and around the campfire (if they're allowed), and so on, but renting a boat, and catching a few fish for a tasty lunch has always been part of why we come all these years. Camps are closing. After nearly 40 years of supporting the area with our vacation dollar, we think its finally reached the point where we give up, and may not be returning in 2019. Sad really. I think only an organized lobby effort, perhaps by a forum like this, plus Camp operators who still remain, need to push for a Cormorant cull on our inland lakes. Let them stay protected, if necessary, on their normal coastal habitats, but geez, we need to do something about the slaughter of our inland lake fisheries. Would love to hear what others have to say on this topic. Thanks for reading. Side note to Admin: I've been a member of this forum for something like 12+ years, I used to post quite a bit under 'JimC' handle but was unable to Sign-In and neither of my 2 email addys were recognized when I tried to do a password reset. So, I've Signed up as a newbie under JimCC