Clearwater Beach Ontario

Bah! Beginner’s luck!

Ontario’s Free Family Fishing Week is on its way - and this year, we’ve extended it by one week! From July 4th to 19th, you can cast a line in Ontario with no l...icence required. Be sure to follow public health safety measures and conservation catch limits: https://www.ontario.ca/page/licence-free-family-fishing #onpoli #OntarioSpirit See more

Every angler, at some point in their life, has a memory of catching a nice Largemouth Bass, or Largey. This predator and tournament-angled fish is a staple of t...he Ontario fishery. Whether it's the memory of your first one, or maybe watching it smash your favourite top-water, this fish evokes what it means to fish in southern Ontario. But, did you know that a Gertzen et al. (2017) study showed that the introduction and establishment of Grass Carp in Ontario's waters would have severe impacts on our Largemouth Bass populations? As bass anglers, we have a part to play. If you suspect you've seen or captured a Grass Carp, take a photo, note your location, and call the Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711, or report online at www.EDDMapS.org/Ontario. #GLAISBlitz #IProtectGLWaters #AIS #AsianCarp

With the current restrictions on large gatherings in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay and Tiny are collaborating to bring fun family-friendly activities to the community to enjoy online! For full details, visit: https://bit.ly/VirtualCanadaDay

Did you know coastal wetlands are valuable nutrient sinks that provide protection against eutrophication in lakes? Eutrophication can occur when an excess of nu...trients enter a lake, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen. If Grass Carp were to become established in the Great Lakes, they could degrade vegetated wetlands resulting in the loss of ecosystem services including nutrient cycle control. Learn more here: https://foca.on.ca/asian-carp/ #InvasiveSpecies #GrassCarp Invading Species Awareness Program Asian Carp Canada See more

You should be aware that this is a bad spring for the Black-legged or Deer Tick which seem to be everywhere. Shep picked up this one which is engorged even with all his expensive tick treatment from the vet.

This life jacket covered in black mold with multiple tears and heavily water logged does not meet Canadian Standards for safety equipment. PFDs are designed to ...save lives, but only if in good condition. Not having an appropriate PFD onboard will cost you $240 or possibility your life. Know how to boat safe: Canadian Safe Boating Council - CSBC or https://csbc.ca/ #OPPSAVE

Birds are integral to Great Lakes coastal wetland ecosystems. Grass Carp threaten species like Sandhill Crane and other waterbirds by destroying wetland habitat... and competing for aquatic vegetation as a food source. Did you know wetlands provide important breeding habitat for Sandhill Crane and their primary food source is aquatic vegetation? Grass Carp could destroy wetlands and negatively impact Sandhill Crane populations. Learn how to identify and report Grass Carp here: https://www.asiancarp.ca/report-a-sighting/ #GrassCarpImpacts #ReportSightings

Keep an eye out for Bears

Did you know Grass Carp can increase the abundance of harmful algae in your lake? Grass Carp eat a large quantity of the aquatic plants that are responsible for... filtering nutrients and providing shade. Increased nutrients and sunlight in the water column create ideal conditions for algae to multiply. Learn more here: https://foca.on.ca/asian-carp/ #InvasiveSpecies #GrassCarp Invading Species Awareness Program Asian Carp Canada

As part of Safe Boating Awareness Week, the Canadian Safe Boating Council wants you to remember to be safe if you're able to head out on the water. With less boat traffic on the water right now, boaters need to be extra attentive. Read more here: http://ow.ly/6nYR50zOqzB

Hummmm, maybe for those days you can not get a bite from the fish