The Boyne - Fishing Related but not Fishing

[Casey123]

My wife and I enjoy fishing the Boyne every year. NOrmally from early May to Mid June (depending on water levels and temp of course.

 

Every year there are a few more log jams, slowing down the current. A few more trees that have fallen over the stream.

 

The net result is a slower flow, warmer temperatures, more suspened particulate and less oxygen.

 

How would I go about fixing this?

 

Should i try and get a local conservation group involved or should I speak to the MNR?

 

Are there laws against removing log jams via a chain saw?

 

If you have ever fished this river, you will know just how pretty it is...I am more then wiling to spend a few weekends to cut out some log jams.

[Musky or Specks]

A lot of work has been done on the Boyne and more will continue to be done. Heres a contact for you. Not only is he in charge of doing that kind of thing hes a scientist who actually loves fishing

 

 

[email protected]

[kickingfrog]

Yes, there are laws regarding what can be done in and around streams. The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority NVCA and the MNR are where you should start. There is a local steelheaders association as well. Not all stream clean-up is "good" for the stream or the wildlife associated with it however.

Edited April 4, 2008 by kickingfrog

[Casey123]

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority NVCA and the MNR are where you should start. There is a local steelheaders association as well. Not all stream clean-up is "good" for the stream or the wildlife associated with it however.

 

Thanks, will do. NVCA