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

  • 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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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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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 [...]

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