Go fishing

Some of my fondest memories of my father revolve around fishing from the Five Mile Dock and the Five Mile lift bridge.
My father, brother and I would go out to the dock and fish until the sunset. It was time alone with my Dad.
A famous television commercial showed a father and daughter fishing from a small boat and the message that was delivered simply said, “If you want to communicate with your child.”
Fishing is a family event and the Ontario government has set aside eight days for families to enjoy angling in our lakes rivers and streams.
Ontario marks Family Fishing week from July 7 through to July 15. No license is required during the week for Ontario residents.
It is a way to introduce your children or family members to the relaxing benefits of fishing. It may be from a dock or shoreline or boat.
Fishing continues to be a time when you can enjoy the Ontario outdoors.
For eight days you can enjoy fishing without a license. You can explore our region’s countless lake.
You don’t have to travel far. Fishing is affordable. Fishing with someone is sociable. Angling is fun and relaxing. There is no bigger thrill for a child or your adult to catch their first fish.
Ontario’s Family Fishing Week encourages everyone to take in a true Canadian event and to enjoy the angling experience.
And should you actually catch a fish, the outing becomes a bonus.