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Take the bait: Free fishing across province for Mother's Day

Fishing will be free on May 13 and 14; 'This is a fantastic way for families to get out and enjoy one of Ontario’s greatest natural resources,' says minister
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To kick off the spring fishing season, families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers across Ontario can celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing this weekend.

“Whether you’re new to fishing or an experienced angler, it’s a great way to bond with family this Mother’s Day weekend,” Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Graydon Smith said in a news release.

“This is a fantastic way for families to get out and enjoy one of Ontario’s greatest natural resources – our beautiful lakes, rivers and streams," he added. 

If you are fishing for free on the Mother’s Day weekend, all conservation licence catch limits, size limits, sanctuaries and all other fishing regulations and rules still apply.