School’s out and the Ontario government is kicking off the summer by allowing families to fish for free from Saturday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 11th.
Normally, anyone between 18 and 65 is required to have an outdoors card and a fishing licence — except for veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members residing in Ontario who can always fish for free.
“Fishing is a time-honoured tradition and terrific way for families to spend time together,” says Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry in a media release. “I hope everyone in Ontario is able to head down to a lake or river and take part in free fishing week this year.”
The provincial government is reminding anglers to respect the public health regulations of step two of its reopening plan, including outdoor gathering restrictions.
The government is also reminding anglers to follow conservation licence catch limits, to obey size limits and sanctuaries, and to follow all other fishing regulations and rules.
