Families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers are being encouraged to get out their rods and reels this Canada Day.
To celebrate the national holiday, Ontario residents will be permitted to fish for free from June 29 to July 7.
“I welcome anyone curious about fishing to experience the excitement and satisfaction of this great sport firsthand,” said Minister of Natural Resources Graydon Smith in a news release. “Wherever you are in Ontario – urban or rural – there are abundant opportunities to enjoy free fishing in celebration of Canada Day.”
Outside of free fishing periods, most Canadians 18 and older but under 65 must have an Outdoors Card and a fishing licence to fish in Ontario.
Those taking advantage of the free fishing period should be sure to follow all conservation license catch limits and carry ID issued by the provincial or federal government.
This will be the last free fishing period in 2024 when Canadian residents can fish for free in the province.