DISTRICT – You can cast a line for free on Canada Day and up until July 9.

To help celebrate Canada Day, the Ontario government is encouraging families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers to participate in the province’s week-long free fishing event.

If you are fishing for free during this period, you must carry ID issued by the provincial or federal government, showing your name and date of birth.

This is the last free fishing period in 2023 when Canadian residents can fish for free.

If you are fishing for free during this Canada Day period, all conservation licence catch limits, size limits, sanctuaries and all other fishing regulations and rules still apply.

All veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members residing in Ontario can enjoy free recreational fishing in the province any time of year.