Releasing the Tomcod back to the Water
Why should you release the Tomcod
By releasing the small fish back to the water, you are participating to the preservation of very important fish species to St-Laurents rivers ecosystem, the Atlantic Tomcod.
A recent study, from the Minister of the environment, fight against climat change, wildlife and Parcs, suggests that the Tomcods population could suffer an imbalance caused by the waning of young fish and even higher mortality rates then the preceding year.
Releasing the Tomcods back to the water makes it easier for them to reproduce and insures its return to the Sainte-Anne river for the following years.
Learn more about Tomcods reproduction here!
Tips and tricks for a successful releasing :
- Constantly check your fishing lines to make sure you bring your fish up quickly;
- Handle the fish with care, ideally with wet and clean hands;
- Delicately remove the hook;
- Try to avoid touching the gills and the eyes;
- Make it quick so that the fish is not out of the water for too long;
- If you want to bring some Tomcod home, take the injured ones first!