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 [...]

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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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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