Ontario Free Family Fishing Weekends

Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. This means you do not need to buy a fishing license if you want to fish during: Family Fishing Weekend (February 14–16, 2026) Mother’s Day Weekend (May 09 –10, 2026) Father’s Day Weekend (June 20 –21, 2026) Family Fishing Week (June 27–July 5, 2026) There are two options to participate: join a public event near you or fish with your family and submit your “family event” to receive a free digital fishing package and be entered into a draw for a $500 Fishing Prize Pack from Lucky Strike, Shimano, and Ontario Out of Doors!