Fishing

• Gaspereau fishers in N.S. voluntarily close early to protect fish stocks

  Canada's oldest regulated fishery has ended its season early in a move to conserve Gaspereau fish. Before the voluntary closure last Friday, more than 1.6 million fish were caught.

  Environment

  May 23
  
• Lobster populations remain healthy around the Maritimes, but the numbers are dropping

  The federal Fisheries Department has released a series of reports that indicate lobster populations around the Maritimes remain in good shape.

  Canada

  May 23
  
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• Geared up for the fishing season, Manitobans offered advice and optimism

  Anglers are gearing up for the start of the walleye and sauger fishing season. This year, new regulations mean Manitoba seniors can enjoy recreational fishing for free.

  Environment

  May 12
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• Hook, line and sinker: Ontario offers free fishing on Mother’s Day weekend

  The Ontario government has announced that it will be free to fish in lakes, streams and rivers across the province on Saturday and Sunday.

  Canada

  May 11
• Study looks at effects of lost fishing gear off southwestern Nova Scotia

  A new study documents the economic and environmental effects of lost fishing gear in the rich fishing grounds off southwestern Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  May 10
• Officers seize $500,000 worth of baby eels outside Halifax amid fishery closure

  The federal Fisheries Department says it has seized 113 kilograms of baby eels worth about $500,000 during a recent inspection.

  Canada

  May 8
• RCMP identify New Brunswick lobster fishermen who died after falling into ocean

  An uncle and his great-nephew have been identified as the two lobster fishermen who died on the opening day of their season off the northeastern coast of New Brunswick.

  Canada

  May 8
• Hundreds of kids get hooked on fishing in Vernon

  The 21st annual Kalamalka Fly Fishers Free Kids Fishing Weekend returned to the park where the group stocked the pond with 1,000 rainbow trout from Fresh Water Fisheries.

  Lifestyle

  May 7
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• N.B. filmmaker and diver aims to shed light on the health of freshwater ecosystems

  Harrison Burton is encouraging all levels of government to invest more in studying and preserving Canada's vast number of freshwater lakes.

  Environment

  May 5
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• Youth aim to reel in Walter at 34th annual Under the Lock Fishing Derby in Peterborough, Ont.

  The youth fishing derby at the Peterborough Lift Lock returns April 29 for children under 15 and under. The all-ages derby continues April 29 to May 7.

  Environment

  Apr 4