The Port Credit Salmon and Trout Association has been doing this work since 2010, entirely through the efforts of volunteers and the generosity of supporters like you. We don’t have paid staff. We have passionate people who show up year after year because they believe Port Credit’s waters are worth protecting.

Every dollar donated, every hour volunteered, and every sponsor who puts their name behind our mission directly funds the work that keeps Lake Ontario’s salmon and trout fishery alive for the next generation.

Since our founding, PCSTA has grown from a small group of local anglers into one of Port Credit’s most active conservation organizations. Your support helps us sustain and grow programs that make a measurable difference:

The PEN Project is the heart of what we do. Each spring, we raise thousands of juvenile Chinook salmon in floating net pens in the harbour, giving them time to imprint on local waters before release. This dramatically improves their chances of returning to the Credit River to spawn which in turn helps rebuild a wild population that was once in serious decline. The program has been running successfully since 2010 and has consistently produced healthy fish with minimal loss.

Our Annual PEN Derbies are more than tournaments, they’re community celebrations of Port Credit’s fishing heritage. Held each June and August, these events welcome anglers of all ages and experience levels, raise conservation awareness, and generate vital funds that go right back into our programs.

Our Annual Tree Planting events restore native vegetation along the Credit River shoreline, improving water quality and rebuilding natural habitat that fish and wildlife depend on. These are hands-on, family-friendly days that connect our community to the ecosystems we’re working to protect.

Our Tackle Swap events each spring make fishing more accessible and sustainable, giving gear a second life while raising a little money and a lot of community spirit.

Donate: Financial contributions of any size go directly toward program costs: fish feed, pen equipment, planting supplies, event operations, and more. We accept donations via Interac e-Transfer. See the donation section below for more info.

Volunteer: We’re always looking for willing hands at pen stocking days, derbies, tree plantings, tackle swaps, and more. No experience required, only a love for the outdoors and an interest in making a difference. Reach out through our contact form and we’ll connect you with the right volunteer opportunity.

Become a Sponsor: Local businesses that sponsor PCSTA gain visibility at our events and on our website while making a direct investment in the community and the environment. Sponsorship opportunities vary in size and scope. Please contact us to learn more.

Become a Member: Joining PCSTA means becoming part of a growing community of anglers, conservationists, and neighbours who care about Port Credit’s waters. Members receive updates, early event access, and the minfullness of knowing they’re part of something meaningful.

Spread the Word: Follow us on social media, share our events, and tell your friends. Awareness is free, and it matters more than people realize.