Family Fishing Week is June 29 to July 7, 2024
Family Fishing Day in Ailsa Craig
Ailsa Craig Family Fishing Day takes place on Sunday, July 7, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon.
The event takes place at Ailsa Craig Lions Park (at the corner of Old Mill Street and William Street).
The cost is $5 per child or $10 per family. There is a barbecue lunch.
Those taking part can learn about fish identification and aquatic species at risk (including fish and mussels) in the Ausable River.
Worms are supplied for the anglers taking part.
Fish are measured and a number of prizes are awarded.
To learn more about Family Fishing Day, contact Christie Brown, Water Resources Technician, by email at cbrown@abca.ca or by phone at 519-235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610, extension 239.
The Family Fishing Day is possible thanks to Ailsa Craig and District Lions Club as well as Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation.
Family Fishing Week
Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free.
This means if you are a resident of Canada, you do not need to buy a fishing licence if you want to fish during these special dates.
The final free family fishing opportunity, in Ontario in 2024, is on Family Fishing Week from June 29, 2024 to July 7, 2024.
Remember to practise catch-and-release fishing and also:
- Follow conservation licence catch limits
- Obey size limits and sanctuaries
- Follow the fishing regulations
- Carry a permit or identification card issued by the provincial or federal government, showing your name and date of birth
Learn more:
To learn more about fishing, watch this video featuring Ausable Bayfield Conservation's Davin Heinbuck: