FMZ 17 (Kawartha Lakes) fishing survey

[Ron]

Hello all,

 

For anyone who is fishing in FMZ 17 (Kawartha Lakes), please take the time to fill out the following survey.

 

Cheers, Ron...

 

Folks,

 

I just wanted to provide a quick update on some initiatives we are working on to collect information associated with the winter fishery.

 

The Kawartha Lakes Fisheries Assessment Unit have implemented an aerial creel program that is collecting information on a number of lakes across the zone. This is allowing us to get counts of anglers and ice huts which will allow us to assess the use of the new opportunities. This will continue throughout the rest of the season.

 

In addition, the FAU and the District are working on conducting some 'on-ice' angler creels, which involves interviewing anglers about their fishing trips. We're trying to cover as many lakes as possible and will continue to do this throughout the remainder of the season.

 

The part that may be of most interest to you is a voluntary angler diary program we have set up, which is accessible on-line (www.fmz17survey.ca). We are hoping that anglers (yourselves included) will provide information on their angling activities. This is a pilot project and it will be interesting to see how much feedback we are able to get. I'd appreciate if you would distribute the link and encourage anglers to complete the survey after each of their trips. It should only take 5 minutes or less to complete the survey and it will be interesting to see what information that provides for us. All information, including unsuccessful trips and information on incidental catches, is important.

Edited February 1, 2010 by Ron