Author: Darrel Pratt

Information about the Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush), a cold-water fish native to Ontario. What trout are native to Ontario? Information about the Rainbow Trout (Great Lakes) (Oncorhynchus mykiss), a cold-water fish native to Ontario. Are lake trout native to Canada? Overview. Lake trout are the largest of the freshwater char. They have been reported to […]

The fish measured 56 inches and weighed 54 pounds officially. And the muskie community largely celebrated the catch and new record. What is the biggest muskie in Ontario? 65-poundOntario’s largest muskie, a 65-pound beast caught out of Blackstone Harbour in 1988, is just one example of the trophy fish swimming these waters. Where was the […]

The Ontario Fire Code , a regulation under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 ( FPPA ) applies across Ontario and consists of a set of minimum requirements for fire safety within and around existing buildings and facilities. What regulation is fire safety? If you own, manage or operate a business, you need to […]

The only frog species you can capture for bait is the northern leopard frog. There are no specific rules on how to capture them for bait. Can you use live frogs as bait? Can you use frogs as live bait? As long as it is legal per your state and local guidelines, live frogs make […]

It is illegal to use or possess any product containing natural attractants including blood, urine, gland oils and other fluids of any member of the deer family, for any purpose. Only artificial or plant-based products can be used. Can you bait deer in Ontario? The Ministry is reminding hunters to use only plant-based or synthetic […]

142 ml/5 oz of wine (10-12% alcohol content) 86 ml/3 oz of fortified wine (16-18% alcohol content) 43 ml/1.5 oz of liquor (40% alcohol) Can I have a glass of wine and drive Ontario? You can face charges if your blood alcohol concentration is 0.08 or more, or if you are in the warn range […]

First thing to be aware of—being intoxicated in public is not a violation of the Criminal Code of Canada. This means even if you are arrested or detained for public intoxication, it will not appear on your permanent record. Is public intoxication a crime in Ontario? Public intoxication is a federal crime in Canada, but […]

Before you can tow one for work or for pleasure on any public road in Ontario, you must register it and pay a one-time registration fee. When you register your trailer, you will receive a licence plate and vehicle permit for it. How do you transfer ownership of a trailer in Ontario? Bring the following […]

How much is boat insurance? Expect to pay about 1.5% of your boat’s value for personal watercraft insurance. For a $20,000 boat, expect to pay about $300 per year. Of course, this number will fluctuate based on the type of coverage and other factors. Is boat insurance mandatory in Ontario? If you live in Ontario, […]

Also note that you need navigation lights just like all other boats for operating between sunset and sunrise. But riding a personal watercraft at night is not recommended. Can a jet ski be used at night? You cannot ride a PWC at night. This is because you cannot use navigation lights on a PWC. Using […]