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 [...]

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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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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