Fishing News2021-02-07T22:35:25+00:00
  • A smiling girl holds a bag with a Kids and Cops logo in one hand, and a fishing rod in the other hand.

    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 [...]

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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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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