Fishing season is expected to kick off this weekend.
Trout season is a main attraction along the Georgian Bay shoreline every year and despite the threat of COVID-19, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) says it will go ahead as usual.
However, people are asked to maintain physical distancing of two metres.
When outdoors, do the following:
🚫 Check for #local restrictions on outdoor areas
↔️ Practice physical distancing – stay 2 metres from other people
❌ Do not gather in groups while fishing, hunting, and hikingStay tuned for future updates. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/i2AGAusYMz
— Ontario Fish and Wildlife (@FishWildlifeON) April 19, 2020
Hi Jim, at this time, fishing and hunting remain open in Ontario. All rules and regulations are in effect. Conservation Officers continue to patrol and protect our natural resources during the COVID-19 outbreak.
As the outbreak evolves we must all follow….1/3
— Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (@ONresources) April 23, 2020