If you or someone you know would like to try fishing in Ontario waters for the first time (or the first time in a long time), circle the weekend of July 7-9 on your calendar. For those three days only (12:01 a.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday), Canadian residents can enjoy the fun of fishing in Ontario without a licence during the annual Ontario Family Fishing Weekend.
Visit the official website here.
Events in the Muskoka Area:
Bracebridge:
| Event: | On-water Fishing Techniques |
| Date: | July 7, 2006 ( 9am – noon ) |
| Location(s): | Bracebridge |
| Host(s): | Bracebridge Culture and Recreation & Muskoka Bassmasters |
| Details: |
Learn fish catching techniques from some of Muskoka’s top-tournament pros. Register through Bracebridge Culture & Recreation. Bring your own PFD, tacklebox, sunscreen, hat and snacks. |
| For more information please contact Trish Conly-Knight at (705) 645-3037 |
Dorset:
| Event: | 10th Annual Dorset Kid’s Fish Derby |
| Date: | July 8, 2006 ( 9am ) |
| Location(s): | Public Docks in Dorset, behind Northern D’Lites Yogurt Shop |
| Host(s): | Dorset Recreation Centre |
| Details: |
Derby for kids 12 and under, accompanied by an adult. Registration between 9 and 9:30am. |
| For more information please contact Melissa Alfano at (705)766-9968 |
Orillia/Gravenhurst:
| Event: | Fishing Derby for Kids |
| Date: | Saturday, July 8, 2006 ( 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ) |
| Location(s): | Franklin Park Docks, Sparrow Lake |
| Host(s): | Sparrow Lake Association |
| Details: |
Fishing Demonstrations, contests, prizes, and of course, fishing! Kids casting competition. Fishing equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis for the kids. |
| For more information please contact Steve Hopper at (705)-725-9291 | |
Information Pack for Parents: Dowload the .pdf here (1.5mb)
