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 [...]

Re: Point Pelee National Park region National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) feasibility study

September 25th, 2018|Categories: Atlantic Canada, General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, Maritimes, News, North, Ontario, Prairies, Quebec, West|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

September 24, 2018 Hon. Catherine McKenna Minister, Environment and Climate Change House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Dear Minister McKenna, Re: Point Pelee National Park region National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) feasibility study The [...]

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Bob Zimmer: Celebrating Canada’s hunting, trapping and fishing heritage

September 18th, 2018|Categories: News, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

Originally published by Alaska Highway News, September 17, 2018 By Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies In 2013, I was proud to vote for my friend and former colleague MP Rick Norlock’s private member’s [...]

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Fraser River sockeye finally catch a break with cooling water temperatures

September 4th, 2018|Categories: General, Issues, North, West|Tags: , , , , , , |

Originally published by the Prince George Citizen, August 29, 2018 By Randy Shore / Vancouver Sun Sockeye salmon entering the Fraser River this week will be aided by cooling water temperatures, which should decrease mortality [...]

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Why Disappearing Ciscoes Could Mean Big Trouble for Walleye Populations

August 29th, 2018|Categories: Issues, News|Tags: , , , , , |

Originally published by Outdoor Canada, August 29, 2018 By Gord Pyzer “You are what you eat,” which explains why many—heck most—of the very best walleye fisheries in North America have silvery, soft-rayed ciscoes as the principle [...]

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‘If I died tomorrow, I’ve lived’: wheelchair-dependent seniors go fishing

August 2nd, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

Originally Published By: Global News  July 12th, 2018. Residents of a Burnaby senior care facility who dreamed of one day going fishing again are living out a dream they thought they would never get to fulfill. [...]

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The Shimano Fish Conservation Files – The Thrill of Your First Fish

July 31st, 2018|Categories: KCF Exclusive, News, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

National Fishing Week may be over, but there are still plenty of opportunities to introduce the excitement of fishing to youngsters. This week's episode of the Shimano Conservation Files shows you how you can recapture [...]

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SHIMANO ON BOARD WITH TITLE SPONSORSHIP FOR ONTARIO B.A.S.S. NATION YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS

July 11th, 2018|Categories: Issues, News|Tags: , , , |

Peterborough, Ontario (July 3, 2018) — Providing the tackle manufacturer with an ideal avenue to support high school and younger anglers in Canada, Shimano has signed on as official title sponsor of the Ontario B.A.S.S. [...]

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Join the Tradition – National Fishing Week June 30 to July 8, 2018

June 19th, 2018|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , |

Peterborough, ON: This summer, join a tradition that connects Canadians across the country: fishing. From June 30 to July 8th, 2018, people from coast, to coast, to coast will cast their lines in hopes of [...]

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The Shimano Fish Conservation Files – Live Release Boats

May 28th, 2018|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive|Tags: , , , , , , , |

This week in the Shimano Fish Conservation Files series we look at Shimano's influence on live release tournament fishing and the boats they pioneered. Keep Canada Fishing is the national voice of Canada’s anglers, and [...]

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