Investigation Launched After Dead Fish Found in Toronto Pond

A dead fish is seen on the shore of Topham Pond. An investigation is underway after dozens of dead fish recently washed up on the shore of a pond in Toronto’s west end. Topham Pond is located at 3601 Eglinton Avenue W., just east of Jane Street, in the southeast corner of Eglinton Flats park.

A number of people who use the park recently contacted CP24 about the water quality in the pond, which they say has also sickened and even killed turtles, frogs, toads, and other wildlife. They claim that the recent die-off is the result of a chemical spill, which has left all of the local green space smelling like rotting, dead fish.

The Toronto Urban Fishing Ambassadors (TUFA), in partnership with the Mount Dennis community, had planned to hold a family fishing event at Topham Pond but were forced to call off the fishing portion due to the fish die-off. The cause of the die-off is under investigation by the Ministry of the Environment.

Area resident Faisal Hassan expressed concerns about water quality issues and the health of local wildlife at Topham Pond. Local councillor Frances Nunziata has taken immediate action to investigate the situation and ensure necessary cleanup measures are undertaken.

The Ministry of the Environment stated that there is no evidence of spills in the area that could have caused the incident. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is working with the city to address the situation and determine the potential causes of the fish die-off.