Ottawa river... fish sanctuary boundaries.

[Brucki]

Hey Guys,

Looking to head up to fish the Ottawa river. I typically fish around the Timiskaming dam, however i know it is a fish sanctuary for pickerel so the Opening date is June 15th instead of the 3rd sat in May.

My question is, where is the border of the fish Sanctuary? If i launch from the Dam, how far up the river do i have to travel to be able to fish? ..... Not sure if i can wait until the 15th to head out hahah

[CBB]

In my area they mark out the fish Sanc areas and it is also posted in the regulations on the boundary, Might have to check with some of the locals in the area to get a good handle on where you can legally fish.

[Joeytier]

The regulations are not exactly the same in QC and ON regs, HOWEVER there is a sign on both sides of the river about 6 kms downstream of the dam. Also, June SIXTEENTH is the opening day.

 

Also, the Temiscaming dam is currently being rebuilt, so a new ramp was built directly across from Thorne (just before you get to the bridge). I live just down the road so msg me if you have any other questions.

Edited April 12, 2016 by Joeytier