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 [...]

Blue Fish Radio: Tom Brooke Reflects on Past and Future Challenges to Recreational Fishing

February 21st, 2018|Categories: Issues, News, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , |

Our friend Tom Brooke, of Shimano Canada, recently spoke with  Lawrence Gunther on his Blue Fish Radio podcast to discuss angler access and newly proposed Marine Protection Areas. Lawrence is a visually impaired professional angler, columnist, radio [...]

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Licence-Free Fishing!

February 15th, 2018|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

A number of provinces are hosting "Family Fishing" events this weekend, allowing residents and Canadian visitors to fish without a licence. Regulations still apply -- and vary by province -- so be sure to double [...]

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OFAH: Telling Our Story

February 7th, 2018|Categories: Issues, News, Ontario, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Have you seen this lovely video produced by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters? Here's what they had to say about our outdoor heritage as Canadians: It can sometimes be difficult to describe the [...]

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We Wanna Know…

January 24th, 2018|Categories: Fun, KCF Exclusive, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Our team has been toying with the idea of creating a Keep Canada Fishing subscription box, and now we want to know: is this something our friends and followers would be interested in? It would [...]

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Tom Brooke Receives Honourary Membership in Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus

December 14th, 2017|Categories: Issues, KCF Exclusive, News|

PICTURED Left to Right: Hon. Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon; Don Rusnak, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River; Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies (Co-Chair of the Parliamentary [...]

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Keep Canada Fishing on Blue Fish Radio

December 11th, 2017|Categories: General, Issues, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

A few months ago our former media correspondent, Sarah McMichael, joined Lawrence Gunther on his Blue Fish Radio podcast to discuss Keep Canada Fishing. Lawrence is a visually impaired professional angler, columnist, radio and TV host, [...]

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Walter Oster to Receive Tourism Toronto Lifetime Achievement Award

October 24th, 2017|Categories: News, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Originally distributed by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, October 23, 2017 by Barry Smith, President & CEO, Metro Toronto Convention Centre TIAC is proud to announce Walter Oster, former Chairman & CEO of the Canadian National [...]

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That Time We Went Walleye Fishing

October 19th, 2017|Categories: KCF Exclusive, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

#TBT to that time we went walleye fishing on Lake Ontario. Two years ago Nick from Werner's Angling Adventures and Ashley Rae from She Loves to Fish took us on a fishing trip of a lifetime. [...]

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Why We Want to “Keep Canada Fishing”

August 22nd, 2017|Categories: Atlantic Canada, General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, Maritimes, North, Ontario, Prairies, Quebec, West|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Fishing is a heritage activity in Canada, and there are many reasons we think it's an important -- and fun! -- pastime. But have you ever wondered about the economic benefits of fishing? We produced [...]

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Do Wildfires Negatively Impact Fish and Their Habitats?

July 31st, 2017|Categories: Atlantic Canada, General, Issues, KCF Exclusive, Maritimes, North, Ontario, Prairies, Quebec, West|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Wildfires have been ravaging large parts of British Columbia for several weeks now. An evolving list of fires in the region can be found on the B.C. Government website. A quick glance shows just how [...]

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National Fishing Week Rod and Reel Giveaway

June 20th, 2017|Categories: Atlantic Canada, General, KCF Exclusive, Maritimes, News, North, Ontario, Prairies, Quebec, West|

To celebrate National Fishing Week we are giving away 20 rods and reels! To enter, send us a photo of one of your Canadian catches. You can send them to us on Facebook, Twitter, or email them [...]

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Keep Canada Fishing takes over Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Days

January 4th, 2017|Categories: Fun, General, KCF Exclusive, News, Ontario|

We have a very exciting announcement to make! Starting in 2017 we will be taking over the Kids, Cops & Canadian Tire Fishing Days program! Teaming up with the Police Association of Ontario and Canadian [...]

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