Licence-Free Fishing Archives - Muskoka411 https://muskoka411.com/tag/licence-free-fishing/ Muskoka News – Breaking News & Community Updates Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:37:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://muskoka411.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cropped-siteicon-1-32x32.png Licence-Free Fishing Archives - Muskoka411 https://muskoka411.com/tag/licence-free-fishing/ 32 32 Ontario Offering Free Fishing On Father’s Day Weekend https://muskoka411.com/ontario-offering-free-fishing-on-fathers-day-weekend/ https://muskoka411.com/ontario-offering-free-fishing-on-fathers-day-weekend/#respond Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:37:55 +0000 https://muskoka411.com/?p=97216 Fishing with your family is a great way to celebrate Dad – and you can fish for free this Father’s Day weekend. “Fishing is a great family pastime,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “With fishing being free this Father’s Day weekend, it’s a great time to get out on one of […]

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Fishing with your family is a great way to celebrate Dad – and you can fish for free this Father’s Day weekend.

“Fishing is a great family pastime,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “With fishing being free this Father’s Day weekend, it’s a great time to get out on one of Ontario’s lakes or rivers and enjoy this wonderful sport.”

Right now, you can fish for many species, including yellow perch, common carp, northern pike, lake trout and walleye. Be sure to follow all limits on how many fish you can keep and some waterbodies have exceptions. More information is available in the Fishing Regulations Summary.

If you are fishing for free during this period, you must follow all conservation license catch limits and carry ID issued by the provincial or federal government, showing your name and date of birth.

Quick Facts

  • To celebrate Canada Day next month, you can fish for free during Family Fishing Week (July 1-9).
  • Outside of free fishing periods, most Canadians 18 and older, but under the age of 65 must have an Outdoors Card and a fishing licence to fish in Ontario.
  • Veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members living in Ontario can enjoy free recreational fishing in the province any time of year.
  • Approximately 1.2 million licensed anglers spend $1.75 billion each year on recreational fishing in Ontario.

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]]> https://muskoka411.com/ontario-offering-free-fishing-on-fathers-day-weekend/feed/ 0 Kick Summer Off With Licence-Free Fishing From July 3 To 11 https://muskoka411.com/kick-summer-off-with-licence-free-fishing-from-july-3-to-11/ https://muskoka411.com/kick-summer-off-with-licence-free-fishing-from-july-3-to-11/#respond Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:25:56 +0000 https://muskoka411.com/?p=71095 Licence-free fishing is back: Ontario families can enjoy fishing province-wide without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card, from July 3 to 11, 2021. “Fishing is a time-honoured tradition and terrific way for families to spend time together,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. “I hope […]

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“Fishing is a time-honoured tradition and terrific way for families to spend time together,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. “I hope everyone in Ontario is able to head down to a lake or river and take part in Free Fishing Week, this year.”

Families that take part in these activities are reminded to respect the regulations under Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen.

If you and your family are fishing during licence-free fishing periods or at other times, it’s important to help keep recreational fisheries healthy for future generations by:

  • Following conservation licence catch limits
  • Obeying size limits and sanctuaries
  • Following all other fishing regulations and rules.

Quick Facts on Licence-Free Fishing

  • Outside of licence-free fishing periods, anyone 18 and older, but under the age of 65 must have an Outdoors Card and a fishing licence.
  • All veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members residing in Ontario can enjoy free recreational fishing in the province, whenever and wherever fishing is allowed.
  • Ontario’s recreational fishing industry generates $1.75 billion annually.

Visit the Government of Ontario website for more information on What You Need to Know about Licence-Free Family Fishing and Finding a new fishing spot using Fish ON-Line as well as a Guide to eating Ontario fish.

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