Ontario Natural Resources and Forestry - #DYK not all small fish or minnows are legal baitfish. Before you go fishing, learn about which species can be used as live bait in Ontario
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Bait, Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary
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The baitfish primer
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Bait management review
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Environmental Monitor In Ontario Lakes, Non-Native Bass Impact Native Fish
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Catch your own bait - Ontario OUT of DOORS
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3 Outstanding Lakes for Multi-Species Action
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Ontario Fishing Regulations 2023 – Fishing Depot
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Fishing Lake of the Woods
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