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Falls Reserve Conservation Area
Fishing
Falls Reserve Conservation Area has a reputation for excellent year-round fishing.
Rainbow trout and salmon migrate up the river in spring and fall. Smallmouth bass can be caught during the summer months.
Young anglers can try their luck at the bass and trout pond near the park entrance. The pond is stocked with trout and supports a self-sustaining bass population. The pond has been the site of extensive naturalization efforts over the past several years. Trees, aquatic plants, and shrubs have been planted in and around the pond. A brood area for bass has been created along with nesting sites for birds and turtles.
Trout season opens on April 23, 2011 and Bass season opens on June 25, 2011. Check the Ministry of Natural Resource website at www.mnr.gov.on.ca for complete details on fishing regulations.
There are two fishing events planned for Falls Reserve this year:
- Week Long Trout Derby
- 8:00 am Saturday April 23 until Sunday May 1 at 4:00 pm at the stocked pond.
- Prizes awarded for tagged trout that are caught in the pond. Derby runs during daylight hours only.
- Pond permit and park day use admission required.
- The trout derby is being run in partnership with the Huron Fish and Game Association. We appreciate their support!
- Family Fishing Derby
- July 9, 2011
- Prizes awarded for tagged fish caught in the stocked fish pond.
- The derby runs from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Registration is required.
- A free bbq lunch is available for participants.
- Camping is available at the Conservation Area.
- The Family Fishing Derby is part of the annual Ontario Family Fishing Weekend. Canadian residents can enjoy the fun of fishing without a licence. You must respect all of Ontario's other fishing rules and regulations. For more information visit the www.familyfishingweekend.com website.
Maitland River Water Levels
To view data on current water levels from MVCA's Benmiller Gauging Station, follow these steps:
Visit Environment Canada's Real-Time Hydrometric Data site. (The link will open in a new window.) From the "View all Real Time Stations within" drop down menu, select "Ontario". From the next menu select "MAITLAND RIVER AT BENMILLER - [02FE015] - [ON]".
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