New MNR Bass Report
Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources doesn’t produce
too many extensive smallmouth bass reports, but thanks
to one of our finest biologists, they are pleased to let
you know about a new provincial bass report
The Smallmouth Bass in Ontario by Emily Funnell is a
comprehensive MNR status report that looks at various
components of smallmouth bass in this province. This
just released 2012 publication begins with a look into
the bass’ native and ever expanding home range across
Ontario. It also speaks of potential implications to
Ontario’s bass fisheries due to climate change. The
chapter on smallmouth bass biology and ecology includes
a fascinating section on factors that affect survival
and year-class strength. Other chapters focus on bass
management, stocking efforts and the value of smallmouth
bass angling across Ontario. The Smallmouth Bass in
Ontario will naturally be of great interest to fisheries
managers and biologists; however every-day recreational
anglers will also find it a compelling read. Competitive
anglers should be quite interested to read about
improving tournament practices and a look at tournament
data from across Ontario. A section in chapter 4 looks
at historical and current trends in bass angling across
Ontario and there is no question that bass are one of
the most popular and sought after sportfish in the
province.
Click here to download the full report!!
About Emily Funnell, the Author:
Emily Funnell (above working with smallmouth bass) is
currently a management biologist, with MNR’s Aurora
District for the Lake Simcoe Team. She began writing
this bass report however back in 2010 while she was a
Fisheries Biologist with MNR’s Fisheries Policy Section
in Peterborough. Emily has a degree from the University
of Toronto and has gained extensive experience working
for local Conservation Authorities, Non-Profit
Environmental Organizations, and the Ministry of Natural
Resources. As a project coordinator and biologist with
Ontario Streams, she oversaw stream restoration, habitat
enhancement efforts and coordinating aquatic invasive
species monitoring and eradication projects throughout
Greater Toronto Area watersheds. Emily enjoys outdoor
activities such as hunting and of course fishing for
bass … as well as most other species.
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