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Learn how to get your Ontario fishing license for 2025 quickly and legally. Follow our step-by-step guide to get your Outdoors Card and fishing license today.
If you’re a beginner or intermediate angler in the U.S. planning to fish Ontario’s vast waterways in 2025, obtaining the correct fishing license is your first step toward a successful and legal fishing experience. Ontario boasts over 250,000 lakes and rivers, offering prime fishing for species like musky, walleye, and trout. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the Ontario fishing license process, updated regulations, and insider tips—optimized for quick Google discovery and practical use.
Any angler aged 18 to 64 who wants to fish legally in Ontario must have two key documents:
If you are under 18 or 65 and older and a Canadian resident, you don’t need a license but must carry a government-issued photo ID while fishing.
Non-Canadian residents aged 18 and over must have both an Outdoors Card and a fishing license regardless of their age.
Veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members are exempt from licensing if they carry valid military ID.
Ontario offers two primary fishing licenses:
License durations available:
After obtaining an Outdoors Card (if required):
License Type | Ontario Residents Fee | Canadian Residents Fee | Non-Canadian Residents Fee |
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1-year Sport Fishing License | $26.57 | $55.81 | $83.19 |
3-year Sport Fishing License | $79.71 | $167.43 | $249.57 |
1-year Conservation License | $15.07 | $33.43 | $52.71 |
3-year Conservation License | $45.21 | $100.29 | $158.13 |
1-day Sport Fishing License | $12.21 (Residents) | $15.21 | $24.86 |
8-day Sport Fishing License | N/A | N/A | $54.38 |
8-day Conservation License | N/A | N/A | $31.52 |
Ontario is divided into 20 Fisheries Management Zones (FMZs), each with distinct regulations on:
Always check the latest regulations for your fishing area in the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary to ensure you’re compliant.
Fishing in Ontario offers unbeatable opportunities for adventure and connection with nature. Ensuring you have the right license and understanding local regulations not only keeps you compliant but enriches your experience. Get your Outdoors Card and fishing license today, and make the most of Ontario’s spectacular angling opportunities in 2025!