Ontario Family Fishing

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  February 15, 2025 - July 6, 2025

Fee / Admission: Free

Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters for free. The Ontario Government has designated four periods throughout the year as free fishing:

  • Family Fishing Weekend (February 15 – 17, 2025)
  • Mother’s Day Weekend (May 10 & 11, 2025)
  • Father’s Day Weekend (June 14 & 15, 2025)
  • Family Fishing Week (June 28 – July 6, 2025)

During all other time periods, Canadian residents between the ages of 18 and 64 years must purchase a valid fishing license to legally fish in Ontario.

There has never been a better time to go fishing with your family!

Free fishing participants must fish under the Conservation fishing license limits which are set out in the current Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary. With the exception of the licensing requirement, Ontario fishing regulations, fees and limits continue to apply during free fishing days. Participants must carry a government issued photo ID that states your name and date of birth. Printed copies of the summary are available at licence issuers and ServiceOntario Centres.

There are again two options to participate: join a public event near you or fish with your family and submit your “family event” to receive a free fishing package and be entered into a draw for a $500 Fishing Prize Pack from Lucky Strike, Shimano, and Ontario Out of Doors!

For a second chance at the prize pack, a photo contest on social media will be held February 15 -17, 2025.

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