Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Non-Canadian residents under the age of 18 are permitted to fish without a license in Ontario as long as they are accompanied by a licensed adult. Non-resident fishing licenses are available for those 18 and older. There are limits to the quantity of fish non-residents may keep.
Canadian residents under age 18 are allowed to fish without a fishing license. Children must remember to have available their birth certificate or identification for proof of residency and age. Unlike non-residents, children who reside in Canada are permitted to keep a full limit of fish, even without a license.
Children are permitted to keep the fish they catch. However, every fish caught is deducted from their respective guardian's fish limit. Fish may be legally taken if they remain within the limitations of quantity and length set by Canadian laws. Non-residents cannot claim a full limit of fish, and non-residential children accompanied by a licensed adult are also not permitted to keep the full limit of fish. Catch limits vary by location and type of fish caught. When planning a fishing trip to Canada, peruse the government website for more details about catch limits.