Here Fishy Fishy! Fishing with Kids in Ontario

Remember the old fishing Bert and Ernie skit ? The one where Ernie calls the fish and they jump in the boat? Growing up, I thought that was the secret to great fishing but alas, a little equipment and skill are also required. Rod, reel, fishing line, bait and whole lot of patience are the basics to fishing. Fishing is a wonderful family past time and central and northern Ontario have some of the best fishing in the most beautiful settings. Fishing resorts and lodges are reknowned in Ontario and can be a great family holiday or a family activity everyone should have fun doing.

Many grand fish stories of Ontario include muskellunge, trout, salmon, northern pike, small mouth bass, big mouth bass and so many more fish species. Fishing in Ontario is an all year long event. Fishing derbies and tournaments are big events all over the province. Ontario has over 250,000 lakes, a multitude of rivers and streams that make for some world class fishing. Some of the most exciting fishing is with kids. Have your cameras ready for some great shots! Kids will squeal in delight at the first tug of the line!

License Free! July 6-14

This summer starting on Friday July 6, 2013 is Ontario Family Fishing Week. Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version outdoors card. The Ontario Government designates two periods throughout the year as license-free, February 16-18, 2013 and July 6-14, 2012. During all other time periods, Canadian residents between the ages of 18 and 64 years must purchase an OUTDOORS card and a fishing license to legally fish in Ontario. This is a great opportunity to get out and try fishing as a family! You can get a license at most Canadian Tires or fishing stores.

I'll be frank in saying that it might take parents to lead the way on this activity. Some kids will be very excited to fish, others not so much and let's face it, the reality is the biggest key here is patience, which is not exactly the first skill honed in children. So, there are definitely some tips in making this a pleasant experience for everyone and for keeping the kids interested. We have listed 8 easy to follow TIPS FOR FISHING WITH KIDS on our website, we hope this helps turn family fishing experiences into happy memories and even bigger fish tales!

Website Links:

Tips for Fishing with Kids
Family Fishing Getaways 
Super Summer Getaways

Share with us your family fishing stories and tips in the comments below or post pic of your catches on our facebook page!

Happy Fishing!