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"This reach (section of the Grand) is gainâ€" ing international attention because of the fly fishing opportunities and the good success rate per hour of fishing. it‘s not only good for "Even on the hottest summer day, the _ water downstream of the Shand Dam is around 21 degrees C, making the conditions pertect for brown trout," said Coulson. "It‘s a good size river kneeâ€"deep (5Ucm) in various areas and it varies in width from 20 to 40 metres. That‘s perfect for fly fishing. it‘s open by Peter Cudhea There‘s no need for fly fishermen to make the long trek to Northern Ontario for brown trout. Stay at home fishing is now becoming popular with area anglers. Since 1989 the Ministry of Natural Resources in coâ€"operation with Grand River Conservation Authority and Friends of the Grand (formerly Trout Unlimited), has been stocking dose to 12,000 brown trout annually in the Grand River through Fergus and Elora to south of inverhaugh. Their goal is to estabâ€" lish a seifâ€"sustaining trout population which eventually will include trophy fish. And, just how big are these browns? According to area biologist Dary! Coulson, of the Ministry of Natural Resources, people have reported hauling out browns between 30 to 35 inches, with an average size of 20 part of the year, but the reservoir influences the temperature of the water and it‘s good . fishing all summer." % However these browns aren‘t just a runâ€"ofâ€" been matching a European brown native to Switzerland from a base stock of the Ganaraska Stream (east of Toronto) with established browns that were introduced to the Whiteman Creek (near Brantford) in the 1950s. So far, the spawning has proven to be successful and it all goes well, Coulson believes that natural spawning will eventually take over the stocking of the rivers. in an attempt to keep the river well stocked of trout, in 1993 catchâ€"andâ€"release regulations were put into effect on three secâ€" tions of the Grand River to help ensure a quality fishing experience for all ariglers. The three areas are: West Garafraxa Line to Scotâ€" land Street in Fergus; Tower Street in Fergus to Bissell Dam in Elora; and 100m downâ€" stream of "low level"* bridge to 100m upstream of Pilkington 2nd Line. These regulations state that artificial lures only may be used (no bait) regardless of species caught; all trout (brook, brown and rainbow) must be released; and artificial lures must have only one single or treble barbless hook. The new regulations affect 13 kmi of the approximately 28 km stretch of the river. Regulated areas will be signed. Specialists in . Tackle & Accessories For all Your Fishing Needs with members, otf ernments on fish a conservation proje The O.FAH. has grams to tadde ins loosestrife, zebra n expertise in promof rights and interests nity in Ontario and eral and provincal An expert staff 0 solemn oath: "To & from waste the nat try â€" its soils and 1 wildlife." It‘s an 0@ directors and staff No organization Hunters (OFAML) making it by far th servation group in been striving to tion groups to ast the future of our As well, pr As provindial .