Volunteer program: Brook trout creel census

Parks Canada invites experienced fly-fishers to volunteer for the creel census at Kejimkujik.

Join our team of fly fishing volunteers and collect important information on changes in Brook trout populations while you are fishing.

Brook trout are a good indicator of the overall health of Kejimkujik’s freshwater ecosystem. Information about this species helps staff understand the impacts of climate change and invasive species on the ecosystems, which helps to inform management decisions.

Who can participate

Significant fly-fishing experience required. 

We provide training and measuring equipment for data collection.

A workshop is provided in the spring to new volunteers.

What will I do

• Attend an orientation led by Parks Canada staff and receive monitoring kits.
• Fly-fish in the Mersey River or Peskowesk Lake watersheds, in the southern district of Kejimkujik.
• Collect information about your catch (fishing success; fish size, age, and health condition).
• Report back and submit your monitoring kit results.

Time commitment

Any effort is appreciated. Fishers will complete a total of 150 hours together.

Camping

Volunteers will be provided with complimentary camping, when possible.

When

April 1 to June 30, depending on river conditions

How to sign up

Email: benevolekeji-kejivolunteer@pc.gc.ca

Please tell us

• about your fly-fishing experience
• if you have a preference between the Mersey River and Peskowesk Lake watersheds

More information

• Fishing

See also

• Species at Risk - Biodiversity Hotspot
  
• Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute
• Friends of Keji Co-operating Association
• Species at Risk Guide