Minnow net

[AaronKrick]

I bought an umbrella net at canadian tire about a month ago. I have not used it yet and it is still in the bag. Its size is 40"-40". I want to know if this is legal to catch minnows in.

 

[Dugger]

I bought an umbrella net at canadian tire about a month ago. I have not used it yet and it is still in the bag. Its size is 40"-40". I want to know if this is legal to catch minnows in.

Catfish, according to the Ontario MNR regs....

Only resident anglers may capture baitfish, using the methods outlined below.

1) One baitfish trap no more than 51 cm (20 in.) long and 31 cm (12.2 in.) wide can be used day or night. Baitfish traps must be clearly marked with the licence holder’s name and address.

2) One dip-net no more than 183 cm (6 ft.) on each side if square, or 183 cm (6 ft.) across if circular, during daylight hours only (after sunrise and before sunset).

Your net appears to be under 4 ft by 4 ft so it's good to go

Dip-nets and baitfish traps may not be used in Algonquin Park.

You are allowed to have 120 "minnows" in your possession.

See list of permitted baitfish species the MNR has online.

Please read the Regs yourself and don't trust me on everything but the above I did get online from "The Regs".

 

[AaronKrick]

Thanks dugger!