Walpole Island First Nation started a new program last year requiring boaters to purchase a (PCL) “Pleasure Craft License” for $100 because of boaters that are anchoring in their waters and leaving trash and destroying the ecosystem
They tried to avoid anglers from needing this stating if you purchase a fishing License you don’t need to purchase the PCL
Well pleasure boaters figured it out and started buying the cheaper fishing license
So this year the First Nation is requiring “ALL BOATERS” to purchase the PCL for their boat
I sent an email to the First Nation asking for confirmation on this and this is the response I received
He also included a new map for thisGoodmorning Roy, I'm officer Nahdee with Walpole Island Resource Protection, all vessels whether fishing or leisure are required to have the PCL.
It was introduced last year for pleasure craft only with an option to purchase either the fishing or PCL. Pleasure boaters we're purchasing the fishing licenses and just going and anchoring in the bays and inlets and destroying spawning areas and leaving trash, which is why the red restricted zones are on the map.
Absolutely no leisure activity in these zones however they will be open to fishing only july2
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