ORWL Conservation

ORWL Conservation Corner

Welcome to our Conservation Corner. In our Mission Statement (see below) the ORWL has has stated that a part of our mission is to Promote and encourage Conservation. We do that through various methods and behaviors, Catch Record and Release (CRR) is practiced at all our events. We try to provide data from our club fishing season to add to the data gathered to help assess fish stocks and population health. In this area of our web site we provide access to on-line materials supplied by the Ontario MNR and the OFAH.

All of our documents and forms are available in PDF format, you will need a PDF reader to read them, we recommend Adobe Reader, click the link to download the reader.

Mission Statement

Develop and promote the sport of fishing for walleye in a club atmosphere for the benefit of all members. Promote and encourage conservation of our natural resources including proper fish conservation together with ethical and legal fish handling techniques, including but not limited to Catch, Record, and Release procedures. Provide a platform for members to share ideas, techniques, and information which will enhance the members knowledge and enjoyment of walleye fishing. Arrange regular competitions &/or trips for the enjoyment of members providing a grassroots environment for beginning walleye tournament anglers. Promote and encourage proper boating safety.

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Information on INVASIVE SPECIES

Documents are available in two categories, WATCH documents from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Data Sheets from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.

Round Goby Data
Round Goby Watch

Purple Loostrife
Purple Loostrife Watch

Spiny Waterflea
Fishhook Waterflea
Waterflea Watch

European Frogbit
European Frogbit Watch

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Fish Population Data

Various data is available on fish populations. Below are some of the data we are aware of and some information that the ORWL has supplied to add to the statistics.

2010 ORWL Records
OFAH Presentation, Walleye Stocking in Ontario

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