Backgrounder: In 1996 The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority announced that Denny’s Dam Conservation Area would be closed to the public due to financial constraints. The possibility existed that the property may even be sold.The Ontario Steelheaders, consistent with its mandate, approached the Authority with an offer to lease the Park and co-manage it in order […]

It hasn’t been a secret if you are an avid trout angler. The Saugeen River in Southampton has been the hottest steelhead destination in the province the past several months. Anglers from across Ontario have been lining the banks from Denny’s Dam to the lowest section of the river since September. With unseasonably warm temperatures […]

Please join us Saturday May 5th at Denny’s Conservation Area (Denny’s Park) for our annual Spring Steelhead Derby.Cash Prizes+++Food+++Draw Prizes +++Trophies+++ General Assembly+++Memberships+++Entry fee: $10.00 adults — $7.00 junior Weigh-in deadline: 5:00 PM Everyone Welcome! *Please observe all Ontario Fishing Regulations Chairman’s Address:Hello, fellow fisher-people! … Well folks it’s time again to get the rod dusted […]

The time has come to reflect on past failures and more importantly, the accomplishments of this adventure to improve the fishery in the Saugeen.The commitment of many on this project has spanned over thirty years.It all started in many a meeting with the Ministry at a time when we were very lucky to have the […]

A new banner was also created to symbolize the partnership between the Ontario Steelheaders and LHFC. We displayed it while we were filming with WFN, and you’ll likely see it at future Ontario Steelheaders events.Banners displayed on the wall at LHFC’s Kincardine Trout hatchery.New signs posted on Saugeen RiverAfter gathering suggestions and input from our […]

I miss winter! Seriously though, things were relatively quiet over the winter months until it became obvious that we were looking at an early spring warm-up and the spring runs were bound to arrive way ahead of schedule. After a frantic race to get the final repairs and upgrades done on the #1 tanker completed […]

Well it’s that time of the year again to let you know what’s new, and up-and-coming with the Ontario Steelheaders. It’s been a relativity quiet winter for most of us as Mother Nature didn’t allow us to get out on our usual hard water hot spots unless you ventured up to Nipissing or beyond. The […]