"Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is asking all anglers, amateur fishers and outdoor enthusiasts to be on the look out for American eels. Once abundant in the area, the American eel population has declined by 99% in the Upper St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario since the 1970s, making them an endangered species. In 2004, the provincial government cancelled all commercial and recreational fishing of the American eel in a bid to protect the species. Anyone who sees or catches an American eel is asked to contact the conservation authority at 613-692-3571, ext. 1176, or email michael.yee@rvca.ca, providing as many details as possible, including location, bait or lure type, time of day, estimated length of eel, and the general habitat. A picture would also be helpful. Anyone who catches an eel must release it immediately."
Eastern Ontario Trails
Rideau Trail
Conservation Ontario
Ontario boasts over 80,000 km in trails. Whether you're in downtown Toronto or North of Superior, we have a trail for you. The Ontario Trails Council is a registered charity, led by volunteers who promote the development, management, use and conservation of Ontario's trails. You'll find everything from gentle walking trails to rock faces for climbing and water routes to canoe and kayak.
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