By: Algonquin Park Staff
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This article is about the importance of fish in the Algonquin habitat and how we can take care of them properly and not overfish. The first thing I learned is that there are four main types of fish in Algonquin and how they are distinguished. These fish are Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Splake, And Smallmouth Bass. I remember catching these fish when I last when to Algonquin. It is very easy to catch Smallmouth bass but I've never caught any Trout myself. To protect the fish we have to protect there environment this means that you are only allowed to use power boats in some of the many Algonquin lakes. Power boat provide risk to the fish as you can destroy the vegetation in their habitats or hit them by accident. Also, this article explains when the best fishing season is and why. The article says that May is the best season to fish just after the ice has melted this is because trout like the cold water and in the summer they retreat to the depths of the lakes. That's probably why I have never caught any. Furthermore the article talked about is how they tag some fish in order keep an eye on the lakes ecosystems and see how high the fish survival rates are. If you ever find a tagged fish you are to release it and report its location to one of the park staff. Finally the article provides steps for how to catch and release a fish safely. the steps are as shown:
1. Fish with sharp barbless hooks because they are removed easily
2. Use a fishing line with sufficient breaking strength to reduce playing time so the wound in fish is not widened
3. Keep the fish in water as much as possible
4. Handel gently and if you don't have gloves make sure you hand are wet while handling the fish.
5. Remove the hooks quickly
6. Revive the fish by holding it upright in the water until is starts struggling then let it free.
I found this to be the most important part of the article because I love fishing for fun and never really want to hurt the fish. Overall this article was a good read and you can make a lot of connections if you've ever been to Algonquin park.
Fishing in Algonquin, Algonquin Park Staff, Algonquin Information Guide Spring 2013 to Winter 2014, 2013, Newspaper pp. 14-15.
1. Fish with sharp barbless hooks because they are removed easily
2. Use a fishing line with sufficient breaking strength to reduce playing time so the wound in fish is not widened
3. Keep the fish in water as much as possible
4. Handel gently and if you don't have gloves make sure you hand are wet while handling the fish.
5. Remove the hooks quickly
6. Revive the fish by holding it upright in the water until is starts struggling then let it free.
I found this to be the most important part of the article because I love fishing for fun and never really want to hurt the fish. Overall this article was a good read and you can make a lot of connections if you've ever been to Algonquin park.
Fishing in Algonquin, Algonquin Park Staff, Algonquin Information Guide Spring 2013 to Winter 2014, 2013, Newspaper pp. 14-15.
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