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

  • 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 [...]

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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National Fishing Week 2020

June 29th, 2020|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , |

Fishing: Essential During a Time of Worry The Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation (CNSF) is encouraging Canadians to practice social distancing this summer by going fishing. National Fishing Week is July 4 to July 12, 2020. [...]

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Essential to Canadians’ Well-Being

May 13th, 2020|Categories: KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , , , , |

What's at Stake Anglers have a long history of making sacrifices for the betterment of nature. These accommodations have sometimes included targeted closures where the science has clearly indicated they are essential solutions to protect [...]

Fishing During Covid-19: A Code of Conduct for Canadian Anglers

April 20th, 2020|Categories: Atlantic Canada, General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, Maritimes, News, North, Ontario, Prairies, Quebec, West|Tags: , , , , , |

We realize things are difficult right now due to the health fears related to Covid-19. Canadian anglers are also faced with financial worries, fishing access closures, and recommendations to "stay at home." We are all [...]

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Covid-19 and Fishing as an Essential Service: Letter from CSIA President Kim Rhodes

April 13th, 2020|Categories: Atlantic Canada, General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, Maritimes, News, North, Ontario, Prairies, Quebec, West|Tags: , |

I hope that you, your loved ones and your colleagues are well. We are living in unprecedented times. As an industry, I believe we need to support the war against COVID-19 and abide by our [...]

Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire

December 19th, 2019|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , |

In 2017, the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation, the same organization behind Keep Canada Fishing and National Fishing Week, assumed responsibility of administering the Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Days program. 2019 Kids, Cops and [...]

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