🐟 Fish Fact Friday! 🎣

Did you know pink salmon were accidentally introduced to Lake Superior in 1956? Juvenile salmon from a hatchery project were unintentionally released into the Current River, marking the beginning of pink salmon’s unexpected journey into Lake Superior and, eventually, the Great Lakes.

What’s even more fascinating? Pink salmon adapted to life in the freshwater in Lake Superior and the Great Lakes! Unlike their Pacific relatives, which spend much of their lives in the ocean, Great Lakes pink salmon can spend their entire lives in freshwater. They may also take 2–4 years to mature, rather than following the typical two-year Pacific life cycle, before spawning and dying.

🎣 Think you know your fish? Put your knowledge to the test at our Fish Derby on August 22, 2026! Registration is open until August 17, 2026—come join the fun!

Get a chance to win this fun prize pack from Dawson Trail Craft Brewery their generous donations and support of this year’s event! 🙌

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What’s better than spending a beautiful day fishing on Lake Superior? 🎣 Having a chance to win $1,000! 💰

Join us for the Little Trout Bay Fish Derby on August 22nd, 2026! Spots are filling up fast, so don’t wait to register.

And that’s not all! In addition to cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, we’ll also have exciting mystery prizes up for grabs thanks to our generous funders and supporters! Thank you, Canadian Tire, for this donation!

📅 Registration closes August 17, 2026 — secure your spot before they’re all gone!

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An exciting week at Hurkett Cove! The LRCA partnered with Parks Canada (LSNMCA), the Red Rock Indian Band, Nature Conservancy Canada, and the Food Action Network to tackle invasive Narrow-leaved Cattail at Hurkett Cove!

Invasive Narrow-leaved Cattail and its hybrids can have significant impacts on Provincially Significant Wetlands like Hurkett Cove by reducing biodiversity, degrading fish and wildlife habitat, increasing nutrient loading through biomass accumulation, and outcompeting regionally rare species. Using the cut-to-drown method, our collaboration has already removed approximately 50 large bags of invasive cattail, and there’s more work to come this August! 💪🌱

As part of this project, the LRCA will continue monitoring the treated areas to assess how the removal of these dense cattail stands affects the ecosystem and how the wetland recovers following treatment. A huge round of applause to everyone involved in this hard and meaningful work at Hurkett Cove! 👏🌿

🎣 Love to fish? Want to win some serious cash? 💰
Then you won’t want to miss the Little Trout Bay Fish Derby!

🏆 CASH PRIZES
🥇 1st Place — $1,000
🥈 2nd Place — $600
🥉 3rd Place — $400

And that’s not all! In addition to the cash prizes, we’ll have mystery prizes up for grabs throughout the derby! 🎁 Here’s a sneak peek at one of the awesome prizes generously donated by our major sponsor, Canadian Tire! A Frabill HQ 200 3-Person Ice Shelter is up for grabs! 👀🎣

📅 Registration is open until August 17, 2026, but spots are filling up fast—so don’t wait!

📍 Register in person at:
• D&R Sporting Goods
• Municipality of Neebing Office
• LRCA Administration Office

Grab your fishing buddies, get registered, and get ready to fish for your chance at some BIG prizes! 🎣💰

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