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September 22, 2000 Bay of Quinte Walleye Sport Fishing Update This update summarizes the results of the Ministry of Natural Resources angling survey on the Bay of Quinte from opening weekend of walleye (May 6) to Labour Day (September 4). The survey was conducted using on-water patrols to interview a total of nearly 1,000 fishing parties. There was a total of 255,000 hours of fishing effort, down about 20 percent compared to the same time period last year. The numbers of walleye caught and harvested were 25,037 and 21,114 respectively, down 30 to 40% compared to last year. It took the average angler about 10 hours to catch one walleye. The average size of fish harvested was 427 mm in fork length (18 inches total length) and weighed 0.9 kg (2.1 lb). Traditionally, best walleye fishing has occurred during the month of May but this year best fishing occurred in August. This year in August, anglers were most successful in the Sherman’s Point to Glenora area. The vast majority of anglers continue to seek walleye but a significant number of anglers are now targeting other species. Catches of largemouth bass (11,693), smallmouth bass (6,364), northern pike (11,813) and sunfish (24,678) were all higher this year than last, while yellow perch numbers were lower (242,668).
For more information: Jim Hoyle, Assessment Biologist Lake Ontario Management Unit Glenora (613) 476-7977 |
