live bait... question

[beginner]

if i were to buy a bait in toronto and im going fishing in simcoe.. is it allowed to use that bait or is it illegal? i just heard this from somebody that ur not allowed to used bait that belongs to toronto area.. just need your knowledge here..

 

thnx

bfisher

Edited January 15, 2011 by bfishermen

[Woodsman]

Not a good idea to use bait from a VHS positive area in a non VHS area.

That being said there is nothing illegal about bring the bait there for personal use. The transport restrictions are on bait for commercial sale.

 

Rick

[Pikeslayer]

if i were to buy a bait in toronto and im going fishing in simcoe.. is it allowed to use that bait or is it illegal? i just heard this from somebody that ur not allowed to used bait that belongs to toronto area.. just need your knowledge here..

 

thnx

bfisher

 

Yes, you can bring live bait but you can't release it live in the water you are fishing. You need to dispose of any remaining live bait on shore.

per MNR:

No Release of Bait

It is illegal to release any live bait or dump the contents of a bait bucket, including the water, into any waters or within 30 m of any waters.

Also here is a link regarding VHS that Woodsman referred to;

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Newsroom/LatestNews/MNR_E004139.html

 

Regards,

Pikeslayer

[beginner]

good to know.. thnx for the tip guys.. apprecieted...