Conservation Fishing

Sydney Lake is located in Ontario's Trophy Waters special conservation area.  We have been practicing conservation fishing for more than 25 years and we have great fishing. So not only are we remote, the fishery is well managed by those who enjoy it on their fishing trip. Its our policy that all fish over slot size be put back alive. Years of conservation fishing has kept our fisheries pristine for you, your children and grandchildren to enjoy. View the Ontario Government slideshow on Catch and Release Fishing.

Trophies

Trophy fish put back alive produce more big fish, and are a lot of fun to catch.  When you land a fish, measure it, take a picture and put it back quickly.  We recommend that if you want a trophy for the wall get a replica made.  You need the length, girth and a picture.  Hawkins is an excellent taxidermist that makes some of the best replica trophies. Trophy fish are recognized in the Trophy Waters with a trophy Waters hat and your name, species and size in the annual publication.

Tackle Tips

• Use barbless hooks or hooks with pinched barbs

• Use single hooks instead of treble hooks

• Don't use Fireline

Fish Handling Tips

• Put the fish back in the water as quick as possible

• Don't use jaw spreaders

• If a hook is stuck cut the hook

• If a hook is swallowed cut the line

• Pinch the tail when you measure your fish for accurate results

• Hold fish horizontally, not vertically

• If a fish does not swim away, grab it by the tail with its back towards surface and down at a slight angle.

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Trophy Waters

Ontario's Fishing Regulations

Trophy Fishing