Fishing News2021-02-07T22:35:25+00:00
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    Jump Into Fishing in Ontario!

    Originally Published March 22, 2026 in Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine When children pick up a fishing rod, they connect with a sense of awe and wonder. They discover new things about nature and wildlife, build confidence in themselves, and learn about patience and teamwork. Fishing also provides an opportunity to [...]

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    Quebec Angler Patrick Campeau Receives Prestigious Fishing Industry Award

    Peterborough, ON: The Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association is pleased to announce that well-known and respected angler Patrick Campeau is the recipient of its 2026 President’s Award. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Patrick’s position as National Fishing Week Ambassador in Quebec and, in fact, he is the event’s only [...]

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    Canada’s National Fishing Week Casts Off This Weekend!

    For Immediate Release  June 23, 2026 Peterborough, ON: Canadians are invited to head outdoors as National Fishing Week launches Saturday, June 27 and runs through July 5, kicking off the long weekend with one of the country's most accessible outdoor traditions. Organized by the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF), National [...]

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    Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Events Gearing Up for 2026

    For more than 20 years, Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Days have introduced thousands of children to the joy recreational fishing. Organized by the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF), the Kids and Cops program works with local organizers and enforcement officers to host community-based fishing events. Over half a [...]

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    $70,000 Raised During Inaugural Keep Canada Fishing Dinner

    March 26, 2026 For Immediate Release First Keep Canada Fishing Dinner and Auction a Resounding Success! The inaugural Keep Canada Fishing Dinner and Auction, which took place last Thursday, March 19th at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, raised an impressive $70,000 to support programs that promote and protect recreational fishing across Canada. Organized by [...]

Telling Our Story – Video from the OFAH and Shimano

November 9th, 2016|Categories: Atlantic Canada, General, Maritimes, News, North, Ontario, Prairies, Quebec, West|Tags: , , , , , |

Where does our passion for the outdoors come from? Why do we love to fish, hunt, and trap? What does conservation mean to us? This video from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and [...]

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Your Fishing Licence Dollars at Work

October 11th, 2016|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, Ontario|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Every wonder why you need a licence to fish? Each province has different rules and regulations, but in Ontario, your licence dollars go to support a variety of important conservation initiatives. Find out more! Buy [...]

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Interview with Go Fishing Now

August 30th, 2016|Categories: Atlantic Canada, General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, Maritimes, News, North, Ontario, Prairies, Quebec, West|

Ever wonder what we do? We had the chance to do an interview with Go Fishing Now to talk a bit more about what we do here at Catch Fishing and Keep Canada Fishing. Check [...]

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Top 5 Reasons Ontario is a World-Class Fishing Destination

August 23rd, 2016|Categories: General, Issues, News, Ontario|

Originally Published by Northern Ontario Tourism, August 23, 2016 1. There's lots to choose from! Did you know there are over 400,000 lakes, rivers and streams in Ontario? That's a lot of fishing real-estate! Ontario [...]

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Catching Up With Dave Mercer – A KCF Exclusive

February 25th, 2016|Categories: General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, Ontario|

The Keep Canada Fishing team got the chance to catch up with Dave Mercer of Facts of Fishing at the Spring Fishing and Boat Show. Check it out!  

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Catching Up with Bob Izumi – A KCF Exclusive

February 18th, 2016|Categories: General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, Ontario|

Keep Canada Fishing had the chance to catch up with none other than Bob Izumi of Bob Izumi's Real Fishing Show while at the Spring Fishing and Boat Show. Check out our interview to find out what’s [...]

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10 Ice Fishing Tips from Gord Pyzer – A KCF Exclusive

February 8th, 2016|Categories: General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, Ontario|

By Sarah McMichael Are you heading out on the ice for the first time this winter? Fishing guru Gord Pyzer has some great tips for how you can get started ice fishing as a new [...]

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Ice Fishing on Lake Simcoe – A KCF Exclusive

February 4th, 2016|Categories: General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, Ontario|

Ice fishing is a great way for an angler to get out on the water during those long, cold winter months. We got the chance to go ice fishing with Dave Chong, Tim Fernandes , [...]

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Catching up with “Big” Jim McLaughlin- A KCF Exclusive

January 27th, 2016|Categories: Fun, General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, Ontario|

The Keep Canada Fishing team caught up with "Big" Jim McLaughlin of Just Fishing at the Toronto Boat Show to talk about his love of fishing. To find out more about Just Fishing you can [...]

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Q&A: Catching up with Gord Pyzer Part 2 – A KCF Exclusive

January 26th, 2016|Categories: General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, Ontario|

By Sarah McMichael Gord Pyzer is a staple in the Canadian fishing community. Having worked for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for 31 years, he is known for his science-based approach to fishing. Currently, [...]

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Q&A: Catching up with Gord Pyzer – A KCF Exclusive

January 21st, 2016|Categories: General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, Ontario|

By Sarah McMichael Gord Pyzer is a staple in the Canadian fishing community. Having worked for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for 31 years, he is known for his science-based approach to fishing. Currently, [...]

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