Leeches

[1850 Magnum]

Went to Cabela's yesterday to look at prices and the such. The gentleman behind the bait counter told me that you could take leeches across the border into Canada. Has this changed and I missed the memo??? I know you can take worms in artifical bedding but I thought leeches were taboo. Any help would be apreciated.

[retire55]

The law has not changed. You can not legally bring leeches into Ontario. Here's an excerpt from Ontario's Fishing Regulations:

Import of Bait
It is illegal to bring any crayfish or salamanders or live fish or leeches into Ontario for use as bait.

[hawg]

Retire 55 is absolutly 100% correct.

Manitoba...No
Sask......NO
Alberta.....I think so maybe some one can confirm

[check 15]

Originally Posted by bugman

Manitoba...No
Sask......NO
Alberta.....I think so maybe some one can confirm

I think alberta is ok,,but law is watchin the border for boats commin into sask with leeches,,,and this yr they will be in full patrol because of fisherman bringin in leeches for tournaments,its not worth losing your gear and truck so be carefull