Want to give fishing a try? Join us for Family Fishing Day

Want to give fishing a try? It doesn’t get any “betta” than Family Fishing Week to get outdoors and enjoy fishing in Mississauga. If you’re new to fishing or want to enjoy some family fun, join us for the Family Fishing Day event at Lake Aquitaine on Sunday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn safe and sustainable fishing techniques from angling experts and try to land one of our native species of fish right from the dock! Participants will also learn how to protect our water resources and how pollution in our stormwater can impact our use and enjoyment of Mississauga’s water resources, including opportunities for urban fishing.

Event Details:

Enjoy some fishing fun with the whole family and learn about the stormwater management pond known as Lake Aquitaine. Experts will be available onsite to answer questions about fishing, wildlife conservation and water pollution. A limited number of fishing rods will be available to borrow.

Who:

Mississauga residents of all ages, families and anyone interested in learning more about fishing and preventing water pollution in Mississauga. No fishing experience is needed.

When:

Lake Aquitaine by the dock next to the Meadowvale Community Centre
Sunday, July 9, 2023
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Registration:

No registration is needed. This free event is presented in partnership with the Toronto Urban Fishing Ambassadors, Credit Valley Conservation, TRCA, South Peel Naturalists, Isaak Walton Fly Fishing Club, and the Region of Peel.

Parking:

Parking is available at Meadowvale Community Centre and along Montevideo Road.

Pollution Prevention

Stormwater is the rain and melted snow flowing from your property and roads that drains into streets, ditches, storm drains, local creeks and the Credit River into Lake Ontario. Stormwater drains to the natural environment. Preventing pollution from contaminating stormwater protects plants, fish and other animals downstream and also our critical drinking water supply from Lake Ontario.

Here are some ways you can help prevent contaminated water from entering the City’s stormwater system:

• Does your car need a wash? Consider taking it to a commercial car wash that is connected to the sanitary sewer. Dirt, soap and other pollutants from your car flow into the City’s stormwater system when you wash your car in the driveway.
• Take active steps to prevent any fertilizer products for your lawn and garden from over-spraying onto the roadway, sidewalk or driveway. Rain washes these pollutants directly into local waterways through the City’s stormwater system. Fertilizer in creeks, rivers and Lake Ontario can cause toxic algal blooms.
• Store household wastes and chemicals in proper waste containers and take waste chemicals to a Community Recycling Centre.
• Always pick up pet waste and dispose of it properly. Pet waste contains bacteria, viruses and high levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that make it a serious threat to water quality.

To learn more about Mississauga’s stormwater system and how to prevent stormwater pollution, visit mississauga.ca/stormwater.

To learn more about Mississauga’s parks and amenities, visit mississuaga.ca/parks.

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