border regulations on transporting fish

[Travis]

ive looked and i cant find what im looking for(maybe i missed it?).  my question is, how many perch can i bring from Canada to the U.S.?  planning on heading to Lake Simcoe for the first time soon with a few friends and dont want or need any delays or trouble.  I have a sportsmans license and will be there a few days.  also, any other things i should know about transporting them.  Thanks in advance.

[Merv]

Is this what your looking for Travis

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_165364.html

If you need anythig else or this is not what your looking for hit me back

Merv

[Travis]

that helps, but i was looking more for numbers. the perch limit is 50 daily and 100 in possession on Simcoe correct?  so does that mean i can transport 100 back across the border to the U.S.?

[Merv]

If your here for longer then two days then I would say that would be correct. yes it is 50 per day and 100 possession for Simcoe just checked the regs. Also if you still not sure you could always call your border agents and ask before you leave just to make sure.

heres the regs for Simcoe

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/2ColumnSubPage/STDPROD_081360.html

Merv

[Wingthing]

Yes you can take 100 perch back with just remember one person can only have 50 per day on the ice. 

[Travis]

i understand that.  thank you for all the help.  If anyone else wants to share info feel free, it is appreciated.

[Doglake]

Keep in mind that the fish have to be packaged so that the number and species of fish can be determined. If you clean them before transport home leave some skin on each filet so species can be recognized. If you show up with a big bag of frozen whole fish or filets all frozen together so they can't tell numbers or species you may be there until they thaw.

[Fihaddict]

To my understanding your catch and possession for Simcoe is the same so legally you can have a daily limit on you, including your car, cooler, freezer...  In NYS 2 days limit is legal to transport. I am not sure how aggressive they are in Canada, but Ive heard stories of mnr officers stopping and searching cars. Anybody else has any knowledge/ experience, especially our Canadian members?

[gaspumper]

You are allowed to return with 100 perch but you will have to prove you were in here for two days.(motel receipt )if aked.

[Fihaddict]

How about whitefish and lakers from Simkoe? Any MNR website page?

[tbfisherman]

How about whitefish and lakers from Simkoe? Any MNR website page?

 Lake Simcoe is in the Exemptions to Area 16 of the MNR Regulations.
 You are only allowed 2 Lake Trout and 2 Whitefish.

Lakes Simcoe, Couchiching, Green River, and their tributaries, the Trent Canal System and its tributaries - downstream from Lake Couchiching to Lock 42, the Trent Canal System in Brock and Ramara Twps., and the Severn River and its tributaries (excluding the Black River) downstream from Lake Couchiching to Wasdell Falls, all within the Regional Municipalities of York, Durham and Simcoe County and The District of Muskoka.
Muskellunge closed all year.
Yellow perch S - 50 in one day, possession limit of 100.
Yellow perch C - 25 in one day, possession limit of 50.
Lake trout open from Jan. 1 - Mar. 15 & 2nd Sat. in May - Sept. 30.
Lake whitefish open from Jan. 1 - Mar. 15
& 2nd Sat. in May - Sept. 30.
Lake whitefish S - 2 and C - 1.
Lake herring (cisco) closed all year

 The S is Sport Fishing Licence.
 The C is Conservation Fishing Licence.

Hope This Helps
Bob

[Canadianiceguy]

How about whitefish and lakers from Simkoe? Any MNR website page?

in your possession.
sportsmans license 2 lake trout and 2 whitefish
conservation license 1 lake trout and 1 whitefish