Written by Ontario Newsroom on 16 February 2017
Participants of the 3rd Annual MOE Ice Fishing Derby, February 2013. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com
Head Outside to Catch Some Family Fun
Families and fishing enthusiasts across Ontario can fish licence-free from Saturday, February 18 through Monday, February 20.This Family Day weekend, anglers can go ice fishing without a licence, so head out to one of Ontario’s provincial parks that are open during the winter to give it a try. Learn the ropes of ice fishing at one of the many events happening across the province, including:
- Manitouwadge Outdoor Enthusiasts Annual Family Fish Derby on February 19, 2017 from 10am-4pm at the Lion’s Beach, Manitouwadge,
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Thunder Bay Snowdays OFAH Ice Fishing Station at the Thunder Bay Marina, February 20, 2017 from 11am-3pm
- Conservation Sudbury’s Friends and Family Ice Fishing Day on February 19, 2017 at Lake Laurentian Conservation Area in Sudbury
- Wellington Street Sportsmens Club Annual Family Ice Fishing Event on February 20, 2017 at Wellington Street Sportsmen Club in Thames.
Anglers enjoying the MOE’s Annual Family Fishing event on Manitouwadge Lake in 2012. Photo ©OntarioNewsNorth.com
Remember to follow the rules for ice fishing in Ontario and stick to the daily fishing limits to help protect our province’s fish populations.
Recent mild weather may have made ice on many bodies of water unsafe, so be sure to check with local ice hut operators before venturing out and make safety a priority.
QUICK FACTS
- Anglers buy approximately 1 million licenses to fish in Ontario each year.
- This summer, Canadian residents can fish without a licence in Ontario from July 1-9, 2017.
- New anglers can borrow fishing gear for free through the Tackleshare program.
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