In accordance with Nipissing First Nation’s Fisheries Law, the annual spring gillnet moratorium is in effect as of Wednesday, April 1, 2026, until the 2026 fishing season begins on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Our enforcement officers will regularly monitor for compliance.
Registration
Commercial and Subsistence Fisher Registration We offer in-person registration for commercial and subsistence fishers this year at the Fisheries Office located at 17 Phillip Avenue in Garden Village. Online registration links for commercial and subsistence fishers and catch reporting form will be posted at nfn.ca/fisheries at a later date.
Why do we have a spring gillnet moratorium?
The spring gillnet moratorium is the most important management tool we have to protect spawning walleye to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of the Lake Nipissing fishery.
Miigwech to the registered commercial fishers and community members who respect the spring gill net moratorium and follow the NFN Fisheries Law. Your efforts help to ensure we can all enjoy the resources that Lake Nipissing provides for us now, and for future generations to come.
NFN plays a fundamental role in promoting the health and recovery of the Lake Nipissing fishery. NFN continues to have significant successes in protecting the lake’s walleye population and maintaining safe harvest levels within our commercial fishery, consistent with Aboriginal treaty and harvesting rights.
