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

  • 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 [...]

Mike Sklad of Fishing Friendzy | Champions of Recreational Fishing

November 14th, 2019|Categories: Champions of Recreational Fishing, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , , , |

Mike Sklad is the founder of Fishing Friendzy, a travelling fishing exhibit dedicated to introducing ethical angling to children and parents. He and his team of ambassadors also help foster a new generation of responsible anglers through a [...]

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Fish and Wildlife Scholarships Announced for 2020

October 24th, 2019|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , |

Oct 24, 2019 For Immediate Release Peterborough, ON:  For the second year, Shimano Canada and the all-party Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus of Canada have partnered to fund fish and wildlife scholarships (application download) for ten post-secondary students committed [...]

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Federal Election: Vote to Protect Fishing in Canada

September 18th, 2019|Categories: Elevating Recreational Fishing, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , , |

The federal election is coming soon. Canadian anglers need to step up and vote to protect the future of fishing access. Take a few minutes to learn why. Now more than ever the future of [...]

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MP Ted Falk Responds to Recommendations to Preserve Recreational Fishing in Canada

September 13th, 2019|Categories: Elevating Recreational Fishing, KCF Exclusive, News|

Keep Canada Fishing provided every Member of Parliament with a copy of "Elevating Recreational Fishing to a National Priority" and asked for their position on our recommendations. To date, we have received responses from a [...]

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Nick Whalen Responds to Recommendations to Preserve Recreational Fishing in Canada

September 9th, 2019|Categories: Elevating Recreational Fishing, Issues, News|

Keep Canada Fishing provided every Member of Parliament with a copy of “Elevating Recreational Fishing to a National Priority” and asked for their position on our recommendations. To date, we have received responses from a [...]

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Jim Eglinski Responds to Recommendations to Preserve Recreational Fishing in Canada

September 6th, 2019|Categories: Elevating Recreational Fishing, KCF Exclusive, News|

Keep Canada Fishing provided every Member of Parliament with a copy of “Elevating Recreational Fishing to a National Priority” and asked for their position on our recommendations. To date, we have received responses from a [...]

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Blaine Calkins Responds to Recommendations to Preserve Recreational Fishing in Canada

September 4th, 2019|Categories: Elevating Recreational Fishing, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, Uncategorized|

Keep Canada Fishing provided every Member of Parliament with a copy of "Elevating Recreational Fishing to a National Priority" and asked for their position on our recommendations. To date, we have received responses from a [...]

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Bob Zimmer Responds to Recommendations to Preserve Recreational Fishing in Canada

August 27th, 2019|Categories: Elevating Recreational Fishing, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, Uncategorized|Tags: , |

Keep Canada Fishing provided every Member of Parliament with a copy of "Elevating Recreational Fishing to a National Priority" and asked for their position on our recommendations. To date, we have received responses from a [...]

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Fast Facts About the Chinook Salmon Crisis in B.C.

August 19th, 2019|Categories: B.C. Fishing Closures, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, Uncategorized, West|Tags: , , , |

Don't hook a Chinook? It seems that the Suzuki Foundation is saying "do what I say, not what I do." Dave Brown recently spoke with Jill Bennett about his concerns. He believes that politics has [...]

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6 Questions for Minister Wilkinson About Salmon Closures in British Columbia

August 15th, 2019|Categories: B.C. Fishing Closures, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, West|Tags: , , , |

The most restrictive fishing closures in 23 years were issued in May 2019 by Minister Wilkinson. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson is the current Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard. In early July, [...]

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3 Things You Shouldn’t Believe About Recreational Fishing

August 12th, 2019|Categories: B.C. Fishing Closures, Elevating Recreational Fishing, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, West|Tags: , , |

1. Anglers aren’t conservationists Anglers were some of the first conservationists. They recognize the importance of a healthy environment and the survival of all aquatic life, including Southern Resident Killer Whales. Anglers organize and run [...]

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Killer Whales: Anglers are Not the Enemy

August 8th, 2019|Categories: B.C. Fishing Closures, Issues, KCF Exclusive, News, West|Tags: , , , |

Many Canadians are concerned about the survival of killer whales. While reports seem to suggest the situation is dire, the research paints a much more complex picture. Data on Southern Resident Killer Whales, beginning in [...]

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