The Ontario government is making it possible for families to fish for free this Father’s Day weekend. On June 19 and 20, 2021, Ontario families can enjoy fishing province-wide without having to purchase a license or carry an Outdoors Card.
If you and your family are fishing during license-free fishing periods or at other times, it’s important to help keep recreational fisheries healthy for future generations by:
- following conservation license catch limits
- obeying size limits and sanctuaries
- following all other fishing regulations.
To celebrate all Ontario families, the province is also offering free day-use permits at more than 100 Ontario Parks on Sunday June 20, 2021. To guarantee access to 17 select popular provincial parks, book a daily vehicle permit in advance of your visit. Please visit www.ontarioparks.com/dayuse for more information and a list of participating parks.
Families that take part in these activities are reminded that under Step 1 of the Roadmap to Reopen, outdoor gatherings are permitted up to 10 people.
- A valid permit is required for all vehicles within provincial parks, including on free day-use days. Permits must be visibly displayed on all vehicles and capacity will be limited to avoid overcrowding.
Additional Resources
- What You Need to Know about Licence-Free Family Fishing
- Fishing in Ontario
- Find a new fishing spot by using Fish ON-Line
- Welcome to Ontario Parks
