Fish for free from February 14 to 16 no need to purchasing a license or Outdoors Card.

By Gazette Staff

February 13th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

During the Family Day weekend, people across Ontario can fish for free from February 14 to 16 without purchasing a license or Outdoors Card.

Before heading out to ice fish, keep safety the top priority. Check conditions with local ice hut operators or anglers and remember that clear blue ice is strongest, while white or honeycombed ice is weaker.

Let someone know where you will be fishing and wear appropriate gear for warmth and safety.

Conservation Fishing Licence catch and possession limits continue to be in effect as do restrictions in sanctuaries and other fishing regulations.

Recreational fishing is a vital part of Ontario’s economy, contributing significantly to local tourism and jobs in communities across the province. Free fishing periods, such as Family Day weekend, encourage more people to discover the joy of fishing and help protect Ontario’s resource-based industry by promoting the many economic, social and environmental benefits that recreational anglers bring to the province.