Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

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Bill Hilts

Lake trout fishing regulations need to be revisited for the Lower Niagara River

Lake trout season opened up in the lower Niagara River and Lake Ontario on Jan. 1. The actual season runs for nine months, through Sept. 30. Then it’s shut down for three months, closed because of spawning considerations. Therein lies the problem. Fish with a closed season cannot be targeted to catch. It’s also a gray area for holding up one of these fish for a quick picture before its release.

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