Learn to Fish
The Learn to Fish program is a free program that teaches new anglers how to fish in Ontario.
Overview
The Learn to Fish program is a free program that teaches new anglers how to fish in Ontario. This fun and engaging 2–hour program combines a 1-hour practical teaching session with one hour of supervised hands-on fishing.
The program will teach you how to:
- rig, bait and cast a fishing rod
- identify and catch local fish species
- get a fishing licence and follow fishing regulations
- discover more about fishing in Ontario
- fish safely and sustainably
We provide everything you need, including:
- experienced instructors focused on fish, fun and safety
- fishing rod, reel and bait
- a fishing licence to take part in the Learn to Fish program
- lifejacket and sunglasses
2024 locations and registration
The 2024 program:
- runs from mid-June to late-August
- is held 5 days per week
- features 2 sessions per day, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m
You can register for a session at one of our permanent locations or register for our Mobile Learn to Fish unit which operates on select dates and locations throughout the summer.
Learn to Fish permanent locations and registration
We recommend you register in advance. Spots are limited to 30 participants per session.
To register for a session at a location, select the link for the month you are registering for.
| Location | Address | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Provincial Park | 797 Emily Park Rd, Omemee, Ontario K0L 2W0 | June registration July registration August registration |
| Earl Rowe Provincial Park | 4998 Concession Rd 7, Alliston, Ontario L9R 1W1 | June registration July registration August registration |
| Grundy Lake Provincial Park | ON-522, Unorganized Centre Parry Sound District, Britt, Ontario | June registration July registration August registration |
| Sibbald Point Provincial Park | 26071 Park Rd, Jacksons Point, Ontario L0E 1L0 | June registration July registration August registration |
| Six Mile Lake Provincial Park | 2024 Joe King's Road, Port Severn, Ontario L0K 1S0 | June registration July registration August registration |
| Lakefront Promenade | 155 Waterfront Trail, Mississauga, Ontario L5E 3G9 | June registration July registration August registration |
| Lake Aquitaine | 6655 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3L4 | June registration July registration August registration |
| Tommy Thompson Park | 1 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M4M 3M2 | June registration July registration August registration |
| Heart Lake Conservation Park | 10818 Heart Lake Road, Brampton, ON L6Z 0B3 | June registration July registration August registration |
Mobile Learn to Fish unit locations and registration
Our mobile unit operates throughout the summer at the following locations and dates. Session times vary by location.
To register, select the link for the location you wish to attend.
| Mobile tour date | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday July 20 Sunday July 21 Friday August 16 | Silver Lake Provincial Park 22726 Highway 7, Maberly, Ontario K0H 2B0 | Mobile registration |
Friday June 28 Friday July 19 Thursday August 15 | Sharbot Lake Provincial Park 25467 Highway 7, Sharbot, Ontario K0H 2P0 | Mobile registration |
Saturday June 29 Sunday June 30 Thursday August 1 Friday August 2 Saturday August 17 Sunday August 18 | Bon Echo Provincial Park 16151 Highway 41, Cloyne, Ontario K0H 1K0 | Mobile registration |
Thursday July 4 Wednesday July 10 Thursday July 11 Friday July 12 Thursday July 18 Wednesday July 24 Thursday July 25 Friday July 26 Saturday August 3 Sunday August 4 Thursday August 8 Thursday August 22 Friday August 23 | Darlington Provincial Park 1600 Darlington Park Road, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K3 | Mobile registration |
Friday July 5 Sunday July 7
| Fifty Point Conservation Area 1479 Baseline Road, Hamilton, Ontario L8E 3L8 | Mobile registration |
| Saturday July 6 | Niagara River Fishing Event 601 Niagara Boulevard, Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 3H1 | Mobile registration |
Saturday July 13
| Lake Whitaker Conservation Area 5840 Whittaker Lane, Harrietsville, Ontario N0L 1B0 | Mobile registration |
| Sunday July 14 | Dalewood Conservation Area 10518 Dalewood Road, St Thomas, Ontario N5P 3T3 | Mobile registration |
Saturday July 27 Sunday July 28 | Royal Botanical Gardens 335 Longwood Road North, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 3R8 | Mobile registration |
| Friday August 9 | Pittock Conservation Area 221 Pittock Park Road, Woodstock, Ontario N4S 7W2 | Mobile registration |
| To be determined | Wildwood Conservation Area 3995 Line 9, St. Marys, Ontario N4X 1C5 | Mobile registration |
Learn to Fish outreach program
Our mobile unit travels to festivals and events across Ontario to introduce new anglers to recreational fishing. We are no longer taking event requests for 2024.
Request the Learn to Fish mobile unit
To submit a request for 2025, please contact us. We will ask you to complete a form to help us learn more about your event. We assess events based on:
- size and location of the event
- whether the event fits with the program requirements and goals
- mobile unit availability
Learn to Fish — Digital
The digital Learn to Fish program helps you navigate this new world of fishing. Follow along as we review all the basics of how to fish with videos, quizzes and other resources like our Learn to Fish Guide.
At the end of this program, you will have the knowledge and confidence to fish on your own.
Follow us on social media @FishWildlifeON for more information.