ICAST returns for 2023
The world’s largest sportfishing tradeshow, ICAST, is once again underway. Companies showcase latest the fishing products, tackle, gear, and more.
Family fishing week returning
Family Fishing Week, the final licence-free fishing event of the year, returns July 1-9. It's the last of four free annual fishing events.
2020 fishing survey results revealed
Results from Ontario’s recreational fishing survey has been released. The survey provides a comprehensive provincial perspective on angling.
Barbless benefits
Barbless is the way to go for beginners practicing casting and learning proper fish handling and hook removal techniques.
Ask an expert: What is on this perch?
A reader asks OFAH expert if a perch has a parasite growing on it and what to do when you catch a fish with injury or damage.
Lake Erie perch quotas down
Lake Erie commercial and recreational anglers saw a decrease in Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for perch when the Lake Erie Committee (LEC), composed of fishery managers from both sides of the lake, announced new quotas in late March.
Impacts of major flooding on fishing unknown
A cold spring with high levels of precipitation caused serious flooding in Ontario. It remains to be seen what, if any, impacts it'll have on fish spawning.
Errors in 2019 Ontario fishing regs
Anglers who have obtained a copy of the 2019 Fishing Ontario, Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary are advised to use it with caution...
Pure Fishing to be sold for $1.3 billion
Newell Brands has signed an agreement to sell Pure Fishing to Sycamore Partners. Pure Fishing is a global provider of fishing gear and includes the following brands:Â Abu Garcia,Berkley, Fenwick, Hardy, Shakespeare, SpiderWire...