Canada Day free fishing
The province is launching Family Fishing Week to include Canada Day this year. The event runs from June 29 – July 7, 2024.
Father’s Day weekend brings free fishing
The province is offering licence-free fishing for Ontario residents on June 15 and June 16 2024 for Father's Day weekend.
Mother’s Day weekend brings free fishing
Ontario residents without a fishing licence can fish for free this Mother's Day weekend May 11-May 12, 2024.
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.
Father’s Day weekend brings more free fishing
Enjoy free fishing on June 17 and 18 for Father's Day weekend, Ontario's next licence-free fishing opportunity.
Family Fishing weekend returning
Catch the fun of province-wide free fishing starting this Family Day weekend from Feb. 18-20, 2023. Conservation limits apply.
Ask a CO: Is the CF1 an acceptable substitute identification card for veterans to fish free in Ontario?
This reader asks if the CF1 is a suitable form of veteran identification, allowing them to fish free in Ontario.
Final free fishing chances coming soon
Canadian residents' final opportunities to fish licence-free are just around the corner, including this Father's Day weekend.
July 2021 solunar calendar
The solunar calendar for July 2021 is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.