There is certainly an impact. About 80% of fishers are willing to use catch-and-release in Quebec. In other words, there has been marked change with fishers and in the population. It's really interesting. However, the measure that the Quebec minister implemented a few weeks before fishing season had a major impact on certain Quebec rivers. It was done too quickly. When fishers are given a few years as a transition period, things can go fairly well. However, caution is needed because the impact can be felt. We saw that in 2014. The minister made his announcement on August 1, and rivers were deserted for the rest of the season.
On June 4th, 2015. See this statement in context.