Hamilton Township Votes Unanimously To Close Fishing From Municipal Property – For Now

In Community, Local

There will be no fishing from the three parks in Hamilton Township starting on Friday, April 23, 2021.


At their regular council meeting on April 20, 2021, Council voted unanimously that fishing from the municipal property/parks of Gores Landing, Harwood and Bewdley that border Rice Lake will cease starting at 12:01 a.m..

The reason for the closure is to detract people from gathering due to COVID-19. The decision will be reassessed on May 18.


The majority of activity in the parks is the fishing so by eliminating the fishing we will eliminate any gathering or crowds within those areas,” said Manager of Parks and Facilities Trevor Clapperton.

Today’s Northumberland will have a more in-depth story shortly.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Video – Photo Gallery – What a Scorcher of a Day!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5NUbMVT57s The word on everyone's lips throughout Tuesday, July 14, 2026, was simple: hot. With temperatures climbing above 30°C, anyone spending

Read More...

Video – In My Opinion – Mixed Messages Continue to Raise Questions About Emergency Response in Northumberland County

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsL1WTG6V2g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAVMn6XUhFQ Questions continue to be raised about emergency medical response in Northumberland County as two separate incidents in Cobourg on

Read More...

Northumberland OPP – Staff Member Assaulted at Warkworth Institution

The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an assault at Warkworth Institution. On July 10, 2026,

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu