Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Type: Factsheet

Fish need healthy places to live, feed and reproduce. The places that supply fish with their requirements for food, shelter, water, reproduction and growth over their life cycle are called fish habitat. For most fish species, these activities usually occur in nearshore areas. Lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, marshes, wetlands, canals, drains, and even hay meadows under water can sustain fish life. If you own or lease waterfront property, or are working on a project in or near water, the area along your shoreline is important for fish habitat.

Submitted by: Jill Turnbull (October 03, 2008)

Last Reviewed by: Jill Turnbull (October 03, 2008)