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

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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Fish and Wildlife Scholarships Announced for 2019-2020

December 11th, 2019|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , , , , |

Peterborough, ON:  Shimano Canada and the all-party Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus of Canada have announced the recipients of ten (10) $3000 scholarships for post-secondary students committed to advancing their education in fish and wildlife management and [...]

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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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