Ice Fish For Free This Family Day Weekend
February 15, 2012 10:40 AM
McGuinty Government Encourages Families to Enjoy The Outdoors
Ontario residents can fish licence-free this Family Fishing Weekend, which runs from February 18 to 20.
Here are a few of the ice fishing events families can enjoy this coming weekend:
- come out to Quetico Provincial Park in Atikokan February 18 at noon for an afternoon of fishing and skating on French Lake
- take part in the Manitouwadge Family Fishing Derby at Lion's Beach on February 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; all children who participate will receive a prize
- the Ottawa Region Walleye League's Kids' Ice Fishing Event on February 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For more information on these and other events, visit the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.
QUICK FACTS
- Approximately 1.3 million anglers fish in Ontario each year and spend $2.5 billion in the province annually.
- This year, Canadian residents can fish without a licence in Ontario from February 18 to 20 and in the summer from July 7 to 15.
- Even during licence-free fishing events, you need to follow the catch limits.
LEARN MORE
CONTACTS
- Media calls only: Maya Gorham
Minister's Office
416-314-2198
- Media Desk
Communications Services Branch
416-314-2106
ontario.ca/natural-resources
"Whether it's your first time or you're an old pro at ice fishing, Family Fishing Weekend is a great opportunity to get outdoors with your family and enjoy some winter fun. Come out and see why some anglers say fishing is even better in the winter."
– Michael Gravelle
Minister of Natural Resources
"Ontario Family Fishing Weekend is a great opportunity to take your friends or family ice fishing this winter. There are events being held across the province over the Family Day long weekend, all designed to introduce aspiring anglers to this classic Canadian winter activity."
– Mike Reader
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Executive Director
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