Fishing News2021-02-07T22:35:25+00:00
  • 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 [...]

  • a child and their father reel in a fish while standing in a river during national fishing week 2025

    Coming Summer 2025…

    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 cast a line. Coming up this summer, Canada's National Fishing Week will take place June [...]

  • A person crouches on a large rock at the edge of a calm lake while holding the edge of a red canoe.

    National Fishing Week 2024

    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 July 7, 2024, is an annual event designed to encourage Canadians to experience the benefits [...]

  • A chromolithograph illustration of a largemouth bass

    Some Facts About Largemouth Bass

    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 upper jaws. Their colouring can vary depending on age, size and the type of water [...]

  • A vintage illustration of a lake trout

    Some Facts About Lake Trout

    Canada has one of the most diverse fisheries in the world. We thought we'd highlight some of the species you can find in various parts of the country in our "Some Facts About..." series. First up: Lake Trout/Nmego/Salvelinus namaycush! Lake Trout are a type of char, mainly found in [...]

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    Fishing: A Great Way to Improve Mental Health

    June 3rd, 2022|Categories: B.C. Fishing Closures, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: |

    Originally written for and published by Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine The past two years have been fraught with worry and isolation for many Canadians. Luckily Cottage Country offers boundless opportunities to find solace. National Fishing [...]

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      The Future of Fishing in Canada

      March 10th, 2022|Categories: B.C. Fishing Closures, Elevating Recreational Fishing, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , , |

      Keep Canada Fishing has partnered with Shimano Canada to dive into Canada's fishing legacy. Public fishing requires access to public waters, but what if those waters were closed to you? We will be looking [...]

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        Out in the Open with Phil Morlock | Is Fishing Good for Mental Health?

        December 2nd, 2021|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , , |

        Phi Morlock has a professional background in wildlife biology, environmental outdoor education, criminal law enforcement, and TV and print journalism. He is also the Government Affairs Chair for the CSIA and CNSF, [...]

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          Federal Election 2021 – We Fish. We Hunt. We Vote.

          September 15th, 2021|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , |

          This federal election cycle is one of the most important in recent memory with regard to the future of outdoor recreation users. Pay attention to what your candidate says. Where do they stand on [...]

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            James Scissons Memorial Fishing Giveaway

            August 5th, 2021|Categories: KCF Exclusive, News, Uncategorized|

            We were saddened to learn that the Canadian fishing community had lost a young and avid angler this past spring. James Scissons, 22, was an avid outdoorsman who loved working on his family’s dairy [...]

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              New Feature from Phil Morlock

              May 25th, 2021|Categories: KCF Exclusive, News, Uncategorized|Tags: , |

              Keep Canada Fishing is pleased to announce a new feature! Phil Morlock, Director of Government Affairs for the Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association, will be sharing his take on the state of fishing in Canada [...]

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                Swift Action by Tournament Anglers Results in Conviction

                December 16th, 2020|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive|

                By Phil Morlock, Director of Government Affairs, CSIA/CNSF Ontario MNRF recently issued a press release to announce the November 10, 2020 conviction of a professional fishing tournament organizer for not following licence conditions. The finding [...]

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                  New Manitoba Lake Information for Anglers Site

                  November 23rd, 2020|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, Prairies|Tags: , , |

                  The Manitoba Fish and Wildlife department has recently launched their new Lake Information for Anglers site. The interactive site provides a wealth of information for anglers looking to explore the province. Fish stock information and [...]

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                    “World’s Largest Lure” Now Guinness World Record Certified

                    November 12th, 2020|Categories: KCF Exclusive, News, Prairies, West|Tags: , , |

                    Len Thompson Lures announced that their larger-than-life fishing lure has been Guinness World Record certified. The former Guinness World Record holder for Largest Fishing Lure is located in West, Texas, USA with a length of 15' 6.72". Len [...]

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                      PHIL MORLOCK APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF CSIA/CNSF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

                      September 17th, 2020|Categories: KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , , , |

                      For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 13, 2020 Peterborough, ON:  Directors of the Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association and the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation are pleased to announce that Phil Morlock has been appointed Director of Government Affairs for [...]

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                        5 Ways to Practice Safe Fishing During the Covid-19 Pandemic

                        July 22nd, 2020|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , , , |

                        It's important to keep yourself and other anglers safe. Most importantly, clean up after yourself, practice physical distancing with those who are not in your bubble, and wear a mask when physical distancing isn't possible [...]

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