Fishing News2021-02-07T22:35:25+00:00
  • A young girl wearing hip-waders reels in a fish with her father.

    Stop Scrolling – Start Casting

    (Originally published in Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine) Stuck in a Scrolling Loop During times of stress, the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF) encourages Canadians to turn to the traditional comfort of… you guessed it, fishing. Children and adults alike are often glued to our screens. The allure of “doomscrolling,” [...]

  • A woman in a green sweatshirt casts a line on the shores of the river in BC.

    Cast your lines – strong and free

    National Fishing Week 2025 Peterborough, ON: The Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF) is reminding Canadians that what we have in our own backyard is worth enjoying and protecting. National Fishing Week, June 28 to July 6, 2025, is an annual event designed to encourage Canadians to enjoy the [...]

  • A photo of a Canadian flake over a lake with text that reads: Fish without a licence spring/summer 2025 licence-free fishing

    Upcoming Licence-Free Family Fishing Events

    There are several licence-free fishing events coming up this spring and summer. Designed to help Canadians discover just how fun fishing can be, each province and territory hosts its own unique "Free Fishing" events throughout the year. Starting Mother's Day weekend, Ontario's spring Family Fishing Event will take place from [...]

  • Join Celebrity Anglers for a Day of Golf

    Each year the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation and the Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association host our Golf Fore Fish event.The 2024 tournament was held in June last year at Pickering Glen Golf Club, east of Toronto. We were joined by close to 100 golfers from the recreational fishing industry, including celebrity [...]

  • Free Fishing Weekend February 15-17, 2025 in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Saskatchewan

    Free Fishing for Family Day

    Looking for a way to celebrate Family Day? Luckily several provinces are hosting free fishing weekends. Canadians can fish without a licence in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Saskatchewan, February 15-17. Be sure to check with your provincial government for full rules and regulations. You can find [...]

Stop Scrolling – Start Casting

June 24th, 2025|Categories: Atlantic Canada, General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, Maritimes, News, North, Ontario, Prairies, Quebec, West|Tags: , |

(Originally published in Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine) Stuck in a Scrolling Loop During times of stress, the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF) encourages Canadians to turn to the traditional comfort of… you guessed it, [...]

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Cast your lines – strong and free

June 17th, 2025|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: |

National Fishing Week 2025 Peterborough, ON: The Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF) is reminding Canadians that what we have in our own backyard is worth enjoying and protecting. National Fishing Week, June 28 [...]

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Upcoming Licence-Free Family Fishing Events

May 8th, 2025|Categories: KCF Exclusive, News, Uncategorized|Tags: , |

There are several licence-free fishing events coming up this spring and summer. Designed to help Canadians discover just how fun fishing can be, each province and territory hosts its own unique "Free Fishing" events throughout [...]

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Join Celebrity Anglers for a Day of Golf

April 21st, 2025|Categories: KCF Exclusive, News|

Each year the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation and the Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association host our Golf Fore Fish event.The 2024 tournament was held in June last year at Pickering Glen Golf Club, east of Toronto. [...]

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Free Fishing for Family Day

February 13th, 2025|Categories: KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , , |

Looking for a way to celebrate Family Day? Luckily several provinces are hosting free fishing weekends. Canadians can fish without a licence in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Saskatchewan, February 15-17. Be [...]

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Coming Summer 2025…

February 12th, 2025|Categories: Fun, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: |

During this time of stress, the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF) is encouraging Canadians to turn to the traditional comfort of… you guessed it, fishing. Luckily for Canadians, there are many opportunities and ways to [...]

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National Fishing Week 2024

June 19th, 2024|Categories: Fun, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

The Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF) is reminding Canadians that finding adventure can be as easy as walking to the park or taking a short drive to the lakeshore. National Fishing Week, June 29 to [...]

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Some Facts About Largemouth Bass

June 18th, 2024|Categories: KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , |

A spring and summer favourite for recreational anglers is Largemouth Bass/Ashiganag/Micropterus nigricans! Largemouth Bass have large, sloping mouths, which extend past their eyes. Their lower jaws are also wide, and slightly longer than their [...]

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Free Fishing on Family Day Weekend

February 5th, 2024|Categories: KCF Exclusive, News|

Many provinces host free fishing weekends throughout the year, including during National Fishing Week, June 29-July 7, 2024, and Family Day Weekend, February 17-19, 2024. Find out if your province is hosting a licence-free fishing [...]

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