| Fishing in Ontario is one of the most beautiful places | | | | Some of the fish species you many encounter are: |
| in the world to plan a fishing trip. I know, I've fished | | | | Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, |
| in many areas of Ontario and know what I'm saying. | | | | Smallmouth bass, Muskellunge, Walleye, trout, salmon, |
| Many thousands of lakes in Northern Ontario have | | | | whitefish and many non game fish as well. |
| not seen a fishermen's bait cast to them. There are | | | | Regulations While Fishing |
| many species of fish throughout Ontario. | | | | Canadians purchase a fishing version of an Outdoors |
| If you plan on traveling through and fishing in Ontario | | | | Card with a validation tag on it. |
| there are some things you need to consider before | | | | Non-residents of Ontario need a basic license which is |
| your trip. | | | | signed and has a validation tag attached. These cards |
| You should realize that the costs associated with a | | | | cannot be transferred to anyone else. You must |
| trip there is expensive, the Province itself is huge and | | | | carry them all the time in case a Conservation Officer |
| could cost a lot for travel expenses, accommodation, | | | | requests to check it. |
| clothing, licenses and permits, fishing gear, food, | | | | Conservation Officers and Their Duties |
| water, matches and many other things you'll need. | | | | These officers have the right to arrest, seize items, |
| Its a good idea to make a list of all the things you will | | | | and view and perform searches whenever they see |
| need to take on your trip. If you know where your | | | | fit. |
| going its a good idea to get some topo maps of the | | | | Just remember to obtain and obey all fishing |
| area. Maps of Ontario will come in handy as well. | | | | regulations while fishing in Ontario. |