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.
July 2025 solunar calendar
The July 2025 solunar calendar is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
Trapping from your yard
In Ontario, live trapping nuisance wildlife is legal year-round on your land, provided the animal is damaging to your property.
Ask a CO: On farmers and wild turkeys
A reader asks if farmers can shoot wild turkeys that are damaging crops. MNR Provincial Enforcement Specialists respond.
Mother’s Day weekend brings free fishing again
Mother's Day weekend (May 10 and 11), brings the second of four free fishing events aimed at introducing more folks to angling.
Family Fishing Weekend approaching
Family Fishing Weekend marks the first of four licence-free fishing events where Canadian residents do not need to purchase anything to fish.
February 2025 solunar calendar
The February 2025 solunar calendar is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
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.
Ask a CO: Can I use a second hookless line as an attractant?
Readers ask if expired outdoors cards can be shown for proof of age, if it's legal to harvest fish for bait, and if a second line can be out while one line is in use.