Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Canada Fishing in Ontario - when it's free and general Regulations

1. No fishing license is required for residents 65 yrs of age and older.

2. Regardless of residency, a person who has been issued any of the following documents may use it as a fishing licence:

- an accessible parking permit issued under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act
- the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) national identity card

3. Individuals, regardless of residency, who require the direct assistance of another person to fish and to follow applicable laws due to a disability defined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

Ontario residents who are active members or veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces can use one of the following documents as a fishing licence:

- Canadian Forces Identification Card (NDI 20)
- Record of Service Card (NDI 75)
- Canadian Armed Forces Veteran’s Service Card (NDI 75)

https://www.ontario.ca/document/ont...nal-fishing-licence-information-and-fees

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Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. The last free fishing period for the year is:

Family Fishing Week in July (July 2-10, 2022)

https://www.ontario.ca/page/free-family-fishing

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For visitors to Ontario, there is a downloadable link to print a hardcopy of the regulations. Regs and PDF file here.

Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary