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Fishing in Pickering
Fishing is a great way to disconnect, enjoy time with friends and family, and explore the outdoors. Pickering is home to many waterways that are excellent for recreational fishing. We encourage everyone to follow best practices to ensure wildlife are not injured, the environment is kept clean, and everyone has a positive experience.
Please read below for information on the following:
- Clear your Gear Fishing Line Receptacle Program
- Fishing Etiquette
- Trumpeter Swans and other Waterfowl
- Fishing Resources
Clear your Gear - Fishing Line Receptacles |
Clear Your Gear is a Canadian volunteer-led fishing line recycling network that aims to reduce the impacts of poorly discarded fishing line on wildlife, people, and the environment. We are the first municipality in Canada to sponsor this program. How the program works:
Commonly Asked Questions: Can all types of line be recycled?
Is it ok that the line is dirty, or tangled in leaves and sticks?
Can hooks and sinkers remain on the line?
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Trumpeter Swans and other Waterfowl |
In order to help local swans and waterfowl live a long and healthy life we ask that all fishermen use lead-free tackle. The use of sinkers and lures are often ingested by wildlife resulting in injury or even death. Injured swans should be reported to the Toronto Wildlife Centre at 416.631.0662 or Ontario Trumpeter Swan Restoration Program by emailing trumpeterswan@live.com. Injured wildlife should be reported to a registered wildlife rehabilitation centre found under the sick, injured or orphaned wildlife section tab. |
Fishing Etiquette |
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Fishing Resources |
Where to purchase an Outdoors Card and fishing permit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/fishing-licence-fees-ontario-residents
New to fishing? Learn the basics of fishing in this fun and interactive online program: https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-fish-digital Ontario fishing regulations summary contains information about recreational fishing licences, open seasons and catch limits, as well as up-to-date fishing regulations for each fishing zone: https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary Durham Region fishing map: https://www.durham.ca/en/discovering-durham/resources/Documents/Tourism/Tourism-Guides/FishingMap.pdf The TackleShare Program educates anglers young and old all about fishing. They offer virtual and in person programs. Visit https://www.tackleshare.com/
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