Urban anglers in Thunder Bay, Ont., are flocking to streams and rivers as rainbow trout have begun their spawning run. Longtime anglers say this urban fishing oasis is unique and needs to be protected.
Steelheads, also known as rainbow trout, have started their spawning run in Thunder Bay, Ont., which means anglers are coming out of the woodwork with dreams of catching the big one. The CBC's Gord Ellis met up with Randy Beamish, a long-time member of the North Shore Steelhead Association, to talk about efforts to keep urban fishing alive for generations to come.
The federal government has announced over $600,000 for Lake Superior remediation projects like habitat restoration and improvements to the Current River fish ladder.
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