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

  • Inaugural Keep Canada Fishing Dinner and Auction Announced for March 19, 2026

    January 28, 2026 For Immediate Release Inaugural Keep Canada Fishing Dinner and Auction: Celebrating Canada’s Great Outdoors The first-ever Keep Canada Fishing Dinner and Auction will be held on Thursday, March 19 th 2026 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, during the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show. Organized by the [...]

  • a police officer poses with a child holding a fish they caught

    Kids and Cops 2025 Wrap-Up

    What a great year of Kids and Cops fishing derbies! Over 40 events took place in 2025, helping thousands of children discover the joy of fishing, and connect with enforcement officers in their communities. A special thank-you to Canadian Tire, the Fishing Forever Foundation, Pure Fishing, Shimano and Rapala [...]

  • a banner featuring photos of outdoor activities with the text saying that the Toronto Sportsmens Show will be March 19–22, 2026 at the International Centre.

    Keep Canada Fishing Casts Its Support Behind the Pro Anglers Fishing Stage at the 78th Annual Toronto Sportsmen’s Show

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON — Keep Canada Fishing, the national voice of Canada’s anglers, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Pro Anglers Fishing Stage at the 78th Annual Toronto Sportsmen’s Show, taking place at the International Centre in Mississauga on March 19 – 22 2026. This [...]

  • MNR’s Guide to Eating Ontario Fish an Excellent Resource for Anglers

    Fish are an excellent source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids, which contribute to a healthy diet. The Ministry of Natural Resource's Guide to Eating Ontario Fish offers information to help anglers select fish from Ontario lakes and rivers that are safe to eat, while minimizing exposure to toxins. [...]

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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Patrick Campeau Marks 17 Years as National Fishing Week Ambassador

November 28th, 2022|Categories: KCF Exclusive, Quebec|

November 28, 2022 For Immediate Release Peterborough, ON:  The Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association (CSIA) and the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF) are pleased to announce Patrick Campeau as Canada’s French Language National Fishing Week [...]

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Canada’s Recreational Fishing Industry Applauds Appointment of Blaine Calkins as Shadow Minister

October 18th, 2022|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , , , , |

October 17, 2022 For Immediate Release Peterborough, ON:  The recent Shadow Cabinet announcement by the Honourable Pierre Poilievre as Leader of the Official Opposition included the appointment of Member of Parliament Blaine Calkins in [...]

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Catch & Release: Being Part of the Natural Cycle

July 29th, 2022|Categories: Issues, News|Tags: , , , |

Originally published by Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine, July 11, 2022 Every angler should make their best effort to be a good conservationist. Knowing which fish to harvest for food, and which to release, helps [...]

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Canada’s National Fishing Week – July 2-10, 2022

June 23rd, 2022|Categories: KCF Exclusive, News, Uncategorized|Tags: |

Canada's National Fishing Week: An Opportunity to Reconnect With Loved Ones Canada's National Fishing Week is about to begin, and the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF) is encouraging Canadians to use it to reconnect [...]

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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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