Two men have been charged for fishing in the protected fish sanctuary on the Ganaraska River in Port Hope.
On Sunday (August 31), Port Hope police responded to reports of individuals who were attempting to net fish within the designated fish sanctuary area, located north of the Jocelyn Street bridge.
Upon arriving, officers observed two men actively trying to net fish near the fish ladder. When officers approached, the men left the area.
Officers later located two men in a vehicle, confirming it was the same men who were fishing as they had wet clothes.
While the men were initially uncooperative, they eventually identified themselves to police, who then confirmed that neither man possessed a valid fishing license.
The two men each received two provincial offence notices, for fishing without a license and for fishing during closed time (sanctuary).
The fish sanctuary on the Ganaraska River runs from Highway 401 downstream to the south side of the Jocelyn Street bridge, and includes the fish ladder at Corbett’s Dam.
The purpose of the sanctuary is to protect salmon and wild trout populations that are migrating to spawn.
Port Hope police are reminding residents and visitors that fishing within the sanctuary area is strictly prohibited at all times and is an enforceable offence under provincial regulations.
