Ontario is divided into 20 unique Fisheries Management Zones (FMZs). FMZs are designated areas in Ontario that have specific fishing rules like seasons, catch limits and size limits. These zones were created based on biological, climatic and social factors.
To enable adaptive fisheries management, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) creates fisheries management plans for FMZs across the province. This is a continuous process that is adaptive and considers information from various sources including fisheries monitoring data and research, as well as stakeholder and public input. Decisions are shared between MNR, stakeholders, Indigenous communities and the public.
The MNR is developing a Fisheries Management Plan for FMZ 4 (Northwest Region: Kenora, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay). To help set priorities for the plan, we are looking for feedback from anglers and anyone interested in the management of FMZ 4 fisheries resources.
The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. Your answers are anonymous and will help us understand your views as we begin developing the plan.
FMZ 4 updates
If you would like to subscribe (optional) to updates on FMZ 4, please contact us by email at FMZ4@ontario.ca
Your contact information is collected for the purpose of Ontario fisheries management related communications under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997. Your information will not be placed on additional mailing lists or released to any third party, except as authorized by law. For additional information about the collection and use of this personal information, please contact:
Steve Bobrowicz
Ministry of Natural Resources, Regional Fisheries Specialist
435 South James St.
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 6S7
Phone: 807-620-3566
Email: steve.bobrowicz@ontario.ca
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Ontario is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. For general questions on how personal information is collected and used by the Ontario Government please read Ontario’s privacy statement.
