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Free Family Fishing Weekend!

Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. This means you do not need to buy a fishing licence if you want to fish during:

  • Mother’s Day Weekend (May 13-14, 2023)
  • Father’s Day Weekend (June 17-18, 2023)
  • Family Fishing Week (July 1-9, 2023)

 

 

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.
 

Additional Resources

What You Need to Know about Free Family Fishing

Fishing in Ontario

Find a new fishing spot using Fish ON-Line

Guide to eating Ontario fish

Details

Date
June 17, 2023

Website
www.ontariofamilyfishing.com

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Accessibility Statement

Municipal Office
285 County Road #44,
PO Box 130
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0

Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

General Inquiries
613-258-9569

Arena Staff (business hours)
613-258-9569 ext 141 or 175

Arena Staff (evenings/weekends)
613-316-2451 or 613-316-5010

After-hours Emergency Number
613-787-5651

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