Spearfishing season ?

Hi Everyone.
I’ve sent off a few emails to the MNR with no response.. (typical government office)
Does anyone know an email address of someone higher up in the MNR to ask why we don’t have a spearfishing season in Ontario. Every other province has it.
It’s done all over the world.
Thanks

We do for carp ....... you can use a spear ....just not a spear gun .
Glen

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Originally Posted by G Skinner

We do for carp ....... you can use a spear ....just not a spear gun .
Glen

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Carp and white suckers. These aren't game fish so they may be taken year-round.

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Originally Posted by werner.reiche

Carp and white suckers. These aren't game fish so they may be taken year-round.

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No not with spears ..... its an applied season runs from May till August in Ontario

No spearfishing season in Ontario probably due to population I would think. Too bad, as it would be a riot for carp with snorkle and fins.

Do not confuse spear fishing with fishing with a spear gun two different situations .
Glen

why would any angler want to take a prime egg Laying Female when she is so vulnerable ( sitting duck) try to get food to feed the next generation of pike she is about to spawn ........

Archery fishing for rough fish (non game species) is still regulated in Ontario with a specific season. Check the Summary for more information. AFAIK, spear guns are prohibited under the Criminal Code. The last I heard,only FN members are allowed to use spears when fishing in traditional treaty areas. That may have changed recently.

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

Archery fishing for rough fish (non game species) is still regulated in Ontario with a specific season. Check the Summary for more information. AFAIK, spear guns are prohibited under the Criminal Code. The last I heard,only FN members are allowed to use spears when fishing in traditional treaty areas. That may have changed recently.

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According to the summary 2025
Non-Angling Methods of Capturing Fish
Ontario and Canadian residents and non-Canadian
residents with a valid Recreational Fishing Licence
may fish with one dip net, one seine net, one
spear or a bow and arrow for the species and
during the periods outlined below. If the Zone is
not identified below, then there is no open season
for that species.
Dip nets: may be no more than 183 cm on each
side if angular, or 183 cm in diameter if circular.
Seine nets: may be no more than 10 m long and
2 m high.
Spears: cannot be possessed on or within 30 m of
the edge of any waterbody except when fishing for
carp and White Sucker as described within the
Non-Angling Methods of Capturing Fish.

I don't have a direct email either, but maybe checking the regional offices or their official website could help.