Rock Bass – Ambloplites Rupestris

Distinguishing Features – Brown-gold colouring, fading to whitish on belly. Sides patterned with small dark brown spots. Bright red eyes. Size – Maximum Weight – 225 g (1/2 lb). Habitat Found throughout NW Ontario to Manitoba border in vegetated and rocky areas of rivers, streams and lakes. Notes A favourite of young anglers, the rock … Read more

Minnow Family – Cyprinidae

The Minnow family Cyprinidae is perhaps the most diverse and dynamic group of fishes in the world. Members of this family can be found in all of our rivers and streams and in most lakes. Their range of environmental tolerance varies from those that are on the very extremes of their natural continental distribution and … Read more