Fish for free from June 28 to July 6
Ontario residents without a licence can once again fish for free during the return of Family Fishing Week from June 28 to July 6, 2025.
Father’s Day weekend brings licence-free fishing
Ontario residents have the opportunity to fish licence-free for Father's Day weekend on June 15 and 16, 2025.
2025 fishing regulations released
The 2025 Fishing Regulations Summary is now available with the new year just around the corner. Changes are effective as of Jan. 1, 2025.
Fishing reg changes on Ganaraska River
New fishing regulations have been introduced on the lower Ganaraska River in Port Hope, providing protection for migrating chinook salmon.
Learn to Fish program expanding
The province is expanding its Learn to Fish program by adding locations, offering more mobile sessions, and providing 2,700 new spots.
Ask a CO: Is it legal to spear white sucker?
A reader asks if it is legal to spear white sucker in this instalment of Ask A CO, and if any other fish are included in that distinction.
2022 Fishing Survey results
The 2022 Fishing Survey drew hundreds of participants last year, and here are the results. Keep your eyes open for our next campaign.
Icing walleye on a new lake
The next time you ice fish a new lake, consider these practices and tips that I’ve learned through experience.