Randy Beamish, left, and Gord Ellis fish at the McIntyre River on April 18, 2024. While fishing they discussed the importance of sustainable urban fishing and encouraged more to come out.
Urban anglers in Thunder Bay, Ont., are flocking to streams and rivers as rainbow trout have begun their spawning run. Longtime anglers say this urban fishing oasis is unique and needs to be protected.Randy Beamish and Gord Ellis, left to right, are seen at the McIntyre River in Thunder Bay, Ont., on April 18 during a fishing excursion. Anglers are flocking to streams and rivers at the many urban fishing spots in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Typically fishing for an hour and a half before school, he explained they tend to harvest a couple of fish a year, but largely capture and release them to preserve the spot. The fishery in Lake Superior and the river systems in Thunder Bay have been managed well by Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources, but the worsening effects of climate change in the next 20 to 30 years could mean that changes to the fishery management need to happen as well, said Michael Rennie, a biology professer at Lakehead University and Canada Research Chair in freshwater ecology and fisheries.
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