Category: Ontario

Is There A Size Limit On Perch In Ontario?

Catch length is limited to no more than 1 greater than 61cm with none greater than 86cm. Walleye and Yellow Perch fishing are permitted from January 1st to March 15th and the third Saturday in May to October 15th. Walleye catch-and-keep limits are 2 for Sport licence holders and 1 for Conservation licence holders. What […]

Where Can I Catch Perch In Ontario?

Perch are found in just about every lake in Ontario and in Gowganda Lake they can be found in great numbers and big sizes. Perch in Gowganda Lake get to the size of what’s referred to as Jumbo Perch. Just after ice-out in late April and May, perch are plentiful near shore, where they spawn. […]

What Is Ontario National Dish?

As far as Canadian foods go, poutine truly is a national dish and one you may well have heard of before. What dish is Ontario known for? You can thank Ontario for some staple Canadian treats, such as butter tarts and BeaverTails. It’s also thanks to Ontario that the world-wide pineapple-on-pizza debate exists, since Hawaiian […]

Are Ball Pythons Legal In Ontario?

The ball python is not illegal in Toronto, just as the rock python that killed two boys earlier this week was not illegal to own in New Brunswick. The ball python usually measures less than four feet or 1.2 metres in length according to the University of Florida. Are pet snakes legal in Ontario? The […]

Is Ontario Snake Free?

Currently, the only snake species in Ontario not at risk are Dekay’s brownsnake, common gartersnake, northern watersnake, ring-neck snake and smooth greensnake. Are snakes Free Canada? Similarly, the northernmost bits of Russia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Canada, and the US have no native snakes, and the southernmost tip of South America is serpent-less as well. That […]

Can You Own A Hognose Snake In Ontario?

Are hognose snakes legal in Canada? Currently, only Western hognose snakes can be legally kept as pets in Canada. Are there hognose snakes in Canada? Plains Hog-nosed Snake (Heterodon nasicus) is one of two species of hog-nosed snakes in Canada, the other being Eastern Hog-nosed Snake (Heterodon platirhinos) in Ontario. Adults range from 45 cm […]

Is It Legal To Own A Corn Snake In Ontario?

Most Ontario reptile species are illegal to own, and the remainders you need a special licence for. Corn Snakes and Box Turtles are good pet choices because they are born in captivity, don’t grow too large, their habitat requirements are simple (i.e. don’t require tropical climate or special foods). Is it legal to have a […]

Do Lake Ontario Steelhead Go To The Ocean?

Background. Steelhead trout belong to the family Salmonidae that includes all salmon, trout and chars. Steelhead are born in freshwater streams, where they spend the first years of life. They then swim out to the ocean or one of the Great Lakes where most of their growth occurs. Do Great Lakes steelhead migrate to the […]