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Expecting rainbows

As environmental conditions evolve across the Great Lakes, anglers and the MNR continue to monitor the status of rainbow trout.
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Jan.Feb. 2026 FEAT
Jan.-Feb. 2026 digital issue available
The Jan.-Feb. 2026 digital issue of Ontario Out of Doors magazine is now available. Become a member today for your digital access.
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Carbon monoxide alarms needed on every floor
A working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is now required on every level of any residence with a fuel-burning appliance as of January 1, 2026.
Great Lakes rainbows
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Expecting rainbows

As environmental conditions evolve across the Great Lakes, anglers and the MNR continue to monitor the status of rainbow trout.
Read More »
Jan.Feb. 2026 FEAT
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Jan.-Feb. 2026 digital issue available

The Jan.-Feb. 2026 digital issue of Ontario Out of Doors magazine is now available. Become a member today for your digital access.
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carbon monoxide detector
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Carbon monoxide alarms needed on every floor

A working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is now required on every level of any residence with a fuel-burning appliance as of January 1, 2026.
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Hot-smoked splake
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Hot-smoked splake with green onion and potato pancake

Splake’s delicate orange fillets are perfect for a quick, gentle smoke. Try apple or maple wood chips to bring out their best flavor.
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Walleye wings & cheeks
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Walleye wings & cheeks

Walleye cheeks and wings are sweet cuts often missed and the first gone at shore lunch. Learn how to get more meat from your catch.
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burbot nuggets
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Burbot nuggets with spicy mustard

My friend took me fishing for burbot (aka freshwater ling and eelpout) and I’m hooked. The sweet, firm meat makes tasty little fried nuggets.
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praising panfish
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Praising panfish

Panfish are amongst the most beautiful of freshwater fish. Here are some of my favourites and a few thoughts on fishing them.
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Great Lakes steelhead
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Status of Great Lakes steelhead

The Great Lakes offer excellent steelhead habitats, and numerous tributaries provide opportunities for spring and fall migratory runs.
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Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Program
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OFAH Insider: New funding to grow Atlantic Salmon classroom hatchery program

The OFAH and the Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program (LOASRP) recently received a three-year $307,300 Grow Grant.
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