PCDCC Walleye Hatchery

PCDCC Walleye Hatchery

PCDCC Walleye Hatchery

PCDCC Walleye Hatchery

PCDCC Walleye Hatchery

Welland River Walleye Restoration Program

pcdcc @ pcdcc.com (remove the spaces for use)The Port Colborne & District Conservation Club operates its own walleye hatchery and rearing pond to raise fish for release into water bodies selected by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Since the early 1980’s, the Port Colborne & District Conservation Club has been working in partnership with the Fort Erie Conservation Club and the Dunnville Hunters & Anglers Conservation Club to release walleye into the Welland River.

The results of the Welland River Walleye Restoration Program have been nothing short of amazing! MNR sampling has verified that river’s fish populations are now better balanced with the return of top predator species such as walleye, pike, bass and muskie. Natural reproduction of walleye is occurring, a full range of walleye year classes are present in the river and the walleye population is on its way to becoming self-sustaining.

The Club, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, is involved in ongoing monitoring and study of walleye in the Welland River, as well as habitat improvement such as the creation of spawning shoals.

As many anglers already know, fishing in the Welland River keeps getting better and better. With the walleye restoration program still ongoing, we encourage anglers to enjoy the fishery and release most of the walleye caught.

If you would like to volunteer your time, make a donation or learn more about the Welland River Walleye Restoration Program, please email us: pcdcc @ pcdcc.com (remove the spaces for use)