How to Get an Ontario Fishing Licence: Online or In-Person

Online (Fastest)

1. Go to ontario.ca/page/fishing (MNRF site).
2. Create/sign in to your Fish and Wildlife Licensing Service account (ServiceOntario credentials work).
3. Choose licence type: Sport (full limits) or Conservation (reduced limits).
4. Select duration: 1-day, 8-day, 1-year, 3-year.
5. Pay (Visa/MC/Debit); PDF licence emailed instantly—save to phone or print.

In-Person

Visit any authorized issuer:

• ServiceOntario centres
• Canadian Tire (Gas+ or store)
• Walmart (customer service desk)
• SAIL, Bass Pro, Cabela's, local bait shops
• Most MNRF district offices

Key Rules

• Residents 18–64 need licence; Outdoors Card (plastic ID) required first ($8.57, 3 yrs).
• Non-residents: licence only (no Outdoors Card).
• Catch limits, seasons, zones in annual Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary.