The Blue Fish Radio Show

On Canadian Fishing Network Live, July 10 2023, Lawrence and Scottie explore why getting out the message that youth need opportunities to learn both how to fish, and how to become stewards of nature. They then review Ontario’s latest angler participation data, followed by topics ranging from Canada’s most endangered freshwater fish, the return of Lake Sturgeon, a new MPA being proposed for Lake Er...

Lawrence Gunther and Scottie Martin discuss fish scale art and how to tell WHEN fish are spawning by the shape of their scales. Lawrence give a quick overview of the Blue fish Canada “Get Ready for Fishing” event held in Cornwall at the OPG Visitor’s Centre. The boys re-cap the Blue Fish Radio Special on Lake Ontario’s East Basin fishery, and share news about a new fund for local organizations int...

On the June 5th 2023 segment recorded live on Canadian Fishing Network, Lawrence and Scotty discuss Blue Fish News highlights including what’s driving the growth in numbers of youth anglers, 2022 salmon capture data in B.C. and Quebec, the tragic loss of four youth anglers and one adult along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, Killer Whales that are capsizing boats, tips for taking your do...

Scottie Martin and host Lawrence Gunther discuss fishing apps, the new Fish Health Tracker tool, and whether the sentence of two poachers was sufficient, on Canadian Fishing Network Live May 15, 2023.

Doris Leung is the Interim Director of the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System, and a driving force behind the recently released “Fish Health Tracker Tool”. The Tool was created for anglers to report unusual fish species or fish health issues. Doris explains how the Fish Health Tracker Tool works on this episode of The Blue Fish Radio Show.

Scottie Martin from Canadian Fishing Network and Lawrence Gunther discuss naturalizing shorelines, accessible fishing for deaf-blind anglers, the high seas, and Blue Fish Canada’s summer youth fishing programs live on cfN May 8 2023.

Live May 1 2023 on Canadian Fishing Network, Scottie Martin and Lawrence Gunther discuss the legacy of lead, micro fishing, targeting escaped hatchery fish, invasives using floating garbage to reach new habitat, and tracking Great White Sharks heading for Atlantic Canada. Margie Manthey is a true local champion for her numerous efforts to improve the future of fish and fishing on Wolf Lake. The la...

Margie Manthey is a true local champion for her numerous efforts to improve the future of fish and fishing on Wolf Lake. The lake is located near Westport in eastern Ontario in a region known as South Frontenac. A passionate angler, Margie has been instrumental in rehabilitating walleye spawning beds, replacing “perched” culverts, and strengthening shoreline resilience. But, her main passion is in...

Scottie Martin and I discuss capturing fish 8 km below the surface, destructive Mine tailings, Trout Unlimited Canada’s Bring Back the Brookies initiative, marauding Great Whites off the coast of NS, and angler actions to reduce lead fishing tackle, live on Canadian Fishing Network April 24 2023.

Kerry Kennedy is a member of the London Ontario chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada, and the driving force behind the Bring Back the Brookies initiative. A committed conservationist, Kerry is leading the charge to enhance trout habitat, and to document the TU chapter’s progress so others are informed and inspired to do the same. Find out what it takes to enhance stream and shoreline habitat, and why...

Scottie Martin and I celebrate Canada’s successes at the 2023 BASS Master Clasic in Tennessee, and discuss important water, fish and fishing news on Canadian Fishing Network Live on March 27, 2023, on this new episode of The Blue Fish Radio Show:

Mental wellbeing, positive thinking, and mindfulness are the topics and the areas of expertise of the three guests on this episode of The Blue Fish Radio Show. Author Paul Michael White has just released his 3rd book “Tales of the Great Outdoors” and discusses the benefits of outdoor therapy over that of the couch. Fly fisher Morgan McLean, former Steelhead and salmon guide and now a member of Can...

Scottie Martin and Lawrence Gunther discuss how anglers can help curb the spread of invasive species along with all the rest of the Blue Fish News for March 20 2023 on CFN Live.

Safeguarding Canada’s natural assets from the impacts of invasive species begins with preventing their introduction. But it doesn’t end there. According to Jenna White, program development coordinator for the Invasive Species Centre, anglers can also play a role in preventing the spread of invasives, reporting when an invasive has been captured or observed, monitoring the spread, participating or...

Link below to listen as Scottie Martin and I discuss the push being organized by several environmental groups in B.C. to ban recreational salmon fishing on Canadian Fishing Network Live, along with all the rest of the fish and fishing Blue Fish Canada news.

Listen as Scottie Martin and I talk about fishing boat sales and availability, our four days exhibiting at the Ottawa Boat and Outdoor Show, and the latest fish and fishing news on Canadian Fishing Network Live February 27 2023.

Link to the Blue Fish Radio Show to hear Scottie Martin and me talk about the spring outdoor show season and concerns being voiced by the sport fishing industry over potential angler access issues that could result from the many new marine protection areas being proposed for Canada on Canadian Fishing Network Live February 20 2023!

Host Lawrence Gunther covers the Impac5 Conference in Vancouver focused on Marine Protection Areas, and then participates as a panelist at the Festival of Ocean Films featuring his Water Ripple Change Maker documentary. It’s a collection of live audio featuring Impac5 exhibitors discussing fishing, and a lively panel discussion afterwards at the Festival with a focus on the question, is fishing su...

Scottie Martin and I discuss fish feelings and the latest Blue Fish Canada News on Canadian Fishing Network Live on February 13 2023.

Save the River and Upper St. Lawrence river Keeper organize an annual winter conservation conference each January, and once again Blue Fish Radio was please to be in attendance. Episode 383 includes short introductions by the various presenters, a summary of the work of Save the River in 2022, and update on the muskie fishing on the St. Lawrence, and news on the advocacy work to save Blind Bay. To...

Listen as Scottie Martin and I discuss the need to expand commercial fishing on Lake Ontario, the latest news about PFAS contamination of fish, and all the other fish and fishing Blue Fish Canada news recorded live on Canadian Fishing Network on January 30 2023.

Joanne and Kendle Dewey fish commercially on Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte using hoops and traps. It’s a family profession that dates back four generations. The two chose to fish commercially even though both trained and worked as biologists, park interpreters at Sand Banks Provincial Park in the case of Joanne, and fisheries research in the case of Kendle. Despite all the challenges and risk...

Link below to listen as Scottie Martin and I discuss impacts of road salt on fish health live on Canadian Fishing Network along with all the fish and fishing highlights from the latest issue of the Blue Fish Canada news.

Blue Fish Radio’s Lawrence Gunther and Scottie Martin from Canadian Fishing Network discuss all the fish and fishing highlights from the Jan 9th issue of the Blue Fish news and more. The two also dive into the topic of whether people who poach pay the price. Link below to listen to Lawrence and Scottie live: