The Blue Fish Radio Show

Lawrence Gunther, host of Blue Fish Radio, is also a popular presenter at outdoor shows. Listen in as Lawrence tells fish tales involving the capture and release of Sharks, Sturgeon, Cod and Sailfish, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

In the late 1970's Dr. Zeus wrote a poem about the death of Lake Erie. The lake was revived, but now due to a culmination of numerous factors, it's about to suffer a second death. The U.S. and Canada have promised action, but this time the solution is far more complicated. Actions to Save Erie are being developed in coordination by Nancy Goucher and her colleagues at Freshwater Future. If successf...

John Werring from the David Suzuki Foundation speaks candidly about his concerns over the potential impacts of fracking on water and fish. The industry has grown rapidly over the past few years and with so much going on in places not easily monitored, much can go wrong that could have long-term consequences for the quality of our water and survival of fish.

Recreational fishing globally is valued at over $180 Billion annually, and according to Shannon Bower from Carleton University's Cook lab, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Shannon is just about to head back to India where she is hard at work sorting out the socio-economic significance of their rapidly expanding recreational fishing industry. Turns out we also have lots to learn from how they do...

Gord reflects on the past, present and future of fishing. How technology and knowledge have tipped the balance in favour of fishers and anglers, and why we all need to apply morals and ethics to fishing, and not rely on catch limits as the default. Gord believes Sport fishing has become a highly sustainable activity, and there's no reason why we can't also learn to harvest fish sustainably as well...

Gord Pyzer has spent his entire professional and personal life unlocking the mysteries of fish. His insights on Bass and Walleye behaviour unlock the clues to fish patterns that will allow you to catch bigger fish more often. Listen to what Gord has to say about the ability of fish to reason.

Atlantic Salmon, once considered the premier fish of North america, have been vertually wiped out from U.S. waters and are experiencing a similar fait in Canada. Now the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service is making plans to take charge with the goal to see Atlantic Salmon once again rain supreme. From negotiations with Greenland and the removal of dams, they are pulling out all the stops, and...

Not only does Dr. Steven Cooke oversee one of Canada's premier research laboratories on fish and fishing, he's a fishing fan himself. Listen as Dr. Cooke discusses a wide range of exciting research projects and their amazing findings. from Bonefish to Bass, Dr. Cooke and his team of scientists got it covered. But, while he takes knowing fish and fishing to the next level, he is just as excited abo...

Marc Thorpe, one of Canada's premier Musky guides has plenty to say about the right and wrong way to handle Musky. From measuring boards to nets, hook removal and rods, Marc covers it all in this thought-provoking and entertaining episode of Blue Fish Radio with Host Lawrence Gunther.

The Alberta Conservation Association is responsible for stocking many of Alberta's lakes and for keeping the fish alive throughout the winter. Find out why ice fishing is so important to Albertans, what the ACA does to promote fishing throughout the province, and the legal challenges they now face including possible man slaughter charges over their winter fish aeration program. This impacts anyone...

Lawrence speaks with Matt Windle of the St Lawrence Institute of Environmental Sciences about his capture of over 8,000 minnows, Gobies and small fish as he investigated minnow habitat and health, and what it means for the sustainability of larger predator fish.

Aaron Hill is the new Executive Director of this 17-year old advocacy organization that has done much to safeguard the future of salmon along Canada's west coast. Lawrence and Aaron go over the results of their annual report, their successes, and future challenges.

Part two of a 2-part series featuring Carl Safina, host of the PBS series, "Saving the Oceans. Carl speaks about the ocean's ability to support fishing, his "kill and go home" approach, and knowing when enough is enough.

In the first of this 2-part series, Carl Safina, host of the PBS series, Saving the Oceans, discusses with Lawrence what he's learned about sustainable fishing, how wild fish stocks are fairing, and what it takes to make a show about fishing.

With 8 billion litres of raw sewage recently dumped into the St. Lawrence River by the city of Montreal as part of a planned repair to their sewage and storm water drain system, are we really focussing on the right issue. Listen to Marc Thorpe, a 27-year guide on the St. Lawrence River and noted conservationist as he sheds light on the real issue.

Dr. Carl Safina, founder of the Safina Centre, author of seven books on fish and fishing, and host of the PBS series called "Saving Our Oceans", speaks candidly about his hopes, fears and experiences with sport and commercial fishing. He challenges catch and release by asking when is enough enough. He explains why harvesting fish is more ecologically sound than eating tofu. Recent wild swings in f...

David Brown, the Canadian Wildlife Federation's Director of Conservation Science, speaks about what people need to know to protect important fish habitat, and how fish stewardship includes the sustainable harvest of fish by recreational anglers.

Laurel Bryant, Chief of External Affairs for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, discusses how the mandate of NOAA has evolved to embrace science-based fish conservation and stakeholder engagement over the past 40 years. The resulting dramatic turn-around in wild fish stocks, and NOAA's new Fish Watch app and website that brings important information about fish stocks and harvests...

Roger German, Chair of the Aquarium Affairs Committee for te Association of Zoos and Aquariums speaks about the origins of public aquariums and how their mission has changed through the years. Roger believes the future of aquariums is vital to informing and equipping the next generation of aquatic stewards essential for the conservation of the world

Interview with Chuck Knapp, VP of Research and Conservation at Chicago's SHED Aquarium. Chuck speaks about the important role aquariums serve in ensuring public engagement in crucial aquatic stewardship, and how SHED is leveraging their 75 years of service to help ensure global aquatic preservation.

The second part of a 3-part interview with Dr. Solomon David, a senior researcher at the SHED Aquarium in Chicago, where he speaks about crucial research underway at SHED with it's partners concerning Northern Pike, Whitefish and Lake Sturgeon, and why conserving apex predators is crucial to aquatic ecosystems.

The first part of a 3-part interview with Dr. Solomon David, a senior researcher at the SHED Aquarium in Chicago, where he speaks about important research underway at SHED on Lake Michigan and the Lake Trout, Chinook Salmon and Spotted Gar populations, and how the SHED is changing attitudes.

What an amazing year. With Thanksgiving on tap I thought it would be a good time to touch on a few things I'm thankful for. Amazing boats that talk, fish that changed my life, 24 hours of straight fishing, and a documentary about to be released that was five years in the making. Listen in on some media highlights and live content recorded and edited into one action-packed show for your entertainme...

E60 Suzuki Foundation on Blue Green Algae Description: John Werring is a senior science advisor for the David Suzuki Foundation, and speaks about the issue of blue-green algae reeking havoc on Canada's lakes and oceans around the world. What's behind this epidemic, what does it mean for our fish, and how can we put an end to what's become a very big problem.

Dr. Jack Stanford has over 44 years of teaching and research experience as a salmon river expert, and has recently relocated from Montana to northern British Columbia. Jack is making it his mission to safeguard Skeena River salmon so British Columbia can maintain its billion dollar annual sport fishing industry and one of the last major wild salmon populations in the world.