Why We Want to “Keep Canada Fishing”
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 [...]
SUP fishing 101
Originally published by Ontario Out of Doors, August 4, 2017 by Alyssa Lloyd With the popularity of kayak fishing in Ontario, it hasn’t taken anglers long to start using standup paddleboards (SUPs) [...]
Do Wildfires Negatively Impact Fish and Their Habitats?
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 [...]
Manitoba Commits To Sustainable Fishing
Originally published by MyToba, June 30th 2017 WINNIPEG, MB – In recognition of National Fishing Week, the Manitoba government highlights its commitment to sustainable fishing through changes that will help ensure the sustainability [...]
National Fishing Week Rod and Reel Giveaway
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 [...]
Lifejackets & Lucky Fishing Hats
Article courtesy of the Canadian Safe Boating Council July 1st-9th, 2017 marks National Fishing Week in Canada. On designated days within this period, thousands of Canadians will take advantage of [...]
O Canada – A Nation of Anglers for over 150 Years
By Sarah McMichael For over 150 years, Canadians have been drawn to the water. Every year, from coast to coast to coast, we cast our lines. Fishing is Canada’s pastime, [...]
All the fish in this Banff lake are to be removed and killed to protect other lakes from whirling disease
Parks Canada trying to protect westslope cutthroat trout in nearby Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka Originally Published by CBC News, May 17, 2017 Officials have started pulling all the [...]
Detroit River sturgeon population among healthiest in Great Lakes
Originally Published by CBC News, May 3, 2017 An estimated 6,000 lake sturgeon are now swimming in the Detroit River, according to research by Canadian conservation groups and the U.S. Fish [...]
Phil Morlock to testify to Standing Committee re: Marine Protected Areas
For Immediate Release May 1, 2017 Ottawa, Ont. – The Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association’s Government Affairs Chair Phil Morlock will testify to the House of Commons Standing [...]