Credit River Regs

[danbouck]

I'm wondering if there are any gear restrictions on the Credit River for when the salmon are running.

[solopaddler]

Restrictions? there sure are Dan! DO NOT use one of these rods

 

With one of these reels mounted on it

 

And one of these tied on the end

 

While these types of rigs are commonly used on the Credit river by what

I like to call, "drooling, knuckle dragging bank mutants", they tend to be

frowned upon so steer clear!

 

(sorry Dan, couldn't resist )

[danbouck]

lol any actual restrictions?

[fatherof3]

The general fishing regulations written below are for the Credit River, however YOU should always check the "Summary of Sport Fishing Regulations" before fishing anywhere in Ontario.

 

General regulations:

 

Pacific salmon are open all year

Atlantic salmon are closed all year (upstream of the QEW bridge)

Steelhead (rainbow trout) are open from the last Saturday in April to September 30th.

Bass are open from the last Saturday in June to November 30th.

All other trout are open from the last Saturday in April to September 30th.

 

Exceptions to the general regulations:

 

Below QEW bridge (river mouth)

 

All trout and salmon species are open all year.

Atlantic salmon are open from January 1st to November 10th.

 

Erindale Park (City of Mississauga)

 

Steelhead (rainbow trout), brown trout and all Pacific salmon are open all year.

Atlantic salmon are closed all year.

 

Forks of the Credit Park and TU section (Inglewood)

 

Single, barbless and artificials only. Limit is only 1 (one) fish of either brown trout or brook trout with a minimum of 20" (50 cm) in length.

 

Fish Sanctuaries:

 

QEW to Dundas Street and Highway 403 to Streetsville Park:

 

No fishing permitted from August 15th to the last Saturday in April.

 

Also, in Ontario it is illegal to fish within 25 yards (22.1 m) of a dam, fishway entrance or leap.

 

Private Property:

 

Please respect private property. There are many sections of the river open to the public and many private sections. The two major sanctuaries were enacted due to trespassing.

 

Limits (The daily limit is also the possession limit)

 

Pacific salmon and trout 5 (five) (of any one species or in combination)

Atlantic salmon (where open) 1 (one) minimum 20" (50 cm)

Bass 6 (six)

 

Credit River - City of Mississauga, between the Q.E.W. and Hwy. 5 (Dundas St.). 4 Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Jan. 1- Fri. before last Sat. in Apr. & Aug. 15 - Dec.31.

Credit River and tributaries - from the south side of the Hwy. 403 bridge, City of Mississauga, 4 Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Jan.1- Fri. before last Sat. in Apr. & Aug. 15 - Dec. 31.

upstream to the south side of the Britannia Road bridge in the Village of Streetsville.

Credit River and tributaries - from the south side of the Britannia Road bridge in the Village 4 Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Jan. 1 - Fri. before last Sat. in Apr.

of Streetsville, upstream to the south side of the Old Baseline Road bridge, Town of Caledon,

regional municipalities of Peel and Halton, excluding Levi’s Creek (43°37’N., 79°44’W.) and

Fletchers Creek (43°37’N., 79°43’W.).

Credit River and tributaries - from the south side of the Old Baseline Road bridge, Town of 4 Fish sanctuary-no fishing from Jan. 1- Fri. before last Sat. in Apr. and Oct. 1- Dec. 31.

Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, upstream to Hwy. 9.

Credit River and tributaries - upstream of Old Baseline Road, Town of Caledon, Regional 4 Rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout catch and possession limit of zero (0).

Municipality of Peel. Artificial lures with a single-pointed barbless hook must be used. No live organic bait

allowed.

 

Hey Dan,hope this helps.All info I could find for you about regs.Other than what is mentioned did not find any other restrictions on gear

[ccmtcanada]

Wow...those are easy regs....LOL

 

I'd fish a different trib if I were you....haha.

[carp-starter]

One more restricted item but unfortunately frequently used on many streams by the so-called honourable anglers.

 

 

I wish I could use one of these on the so-called honourable anglers.

 

 

 

carp-starter

[danbouck]

Thanks, just wanted to make sure it didn't have to be a single barbless hook @ Erindale park

[snag]

Fishing from the pier is closed Aug.15 till October something

[tonyb]

Fishing from the pier is closed Aug.15 till October something

True, the rocks on the west side of the rivermouth are open year-round though.

 

Tony

[highdrifter]

True, the rocks on the west side of the rivermouth are open year-round though.

 

Tony

 

Good to know. I saw anglers fishing off the pier last year and wondered how they were making out.. Wonder why that is??

Edited August 23, 2007 by Highdrifter