The arrival of Mom’s Day brings the return of free fishing on Might 10 and 11.
The annual alternative is the second of 4 free fishing occasions aimed toward introducing extra of us to angling. Different 2025 licence-free occasions embody Household Day weekend (Feb. 15-17), Father’s Day weekend (June 14-15), in addition to Household Fishing Week, from June 28 to July 6.
Mom’s Day weekend an opportunity to get outdoor
Multiple million licensed anglers spend $1.75 billion per 12 months on leisure fishing in Ontario, the province said.
“Fishing is a timeless Ontario custom that brings individuals collectively. Whether or not you’re an skilled angler or casting a line for the primary time, fishing is an effective way to attach with family members and luxuriate in all the things the good outdoor has to supply,” Minister of Pure Sources Mike Harris said in a launch. “This Mom’s Day weekend, why not get outdoors and benefit from the water with family and friends, all whereas supporting native jobs and communities that thrive by way of fishing.”
ID required
Canadian residents collaborating in free fishing intervals should carry identification issued by the provincial or federal authorities, displaying their identify and date of delivery. Conservation licence catch limits, measurement limits, sanctuaries, and all different fishing laws and guidelines nonetheless apply.
Exterior of free fishing intervals, most individuals between the ages of 18 and 64 will need to have an Outdoor Card and a licence to fish. All veterans and lively Canadian Armed Forces members residing in Ontario can get pleasure from free leisure fishing within the province, each time and wherever fishing is allowed.
Ontario fishing licences might be bought on-line at www.huntandfishontario.com. If shopping for on-line, at all times search for the Ontario brand. You can even buy in individual at collaborating ServiceOntario or licensed licence issuer areas.
Free fishing sources
TackleShare, an Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) program supported by Ontario Energy Era, loans fishing gear to the general public at greater than 140 loaner websites throughout Ontario. Newbies can discover ways to ice fish by way of TackleShare YouTube Channel movies. Comply with TackleShare on Twitter, Fb, and Instagram or go to www.tackleshare.com for extra data.
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