Fishing Licence Information for Residents of Canada

What is a Resident Sport Fishing Licence Tag?

For conservation reasons, fishing laws limit the number of fish an angler may catch or possess. The number depends on the type of licence the angler holds, the fish species, where the fish is caught and, in some cases, the size of the fish.  The Resident Sport Fishing Licence Tag is for anglers who wish to have full catch and possession fishing privileges. If you wish to live release the majority of the fish caught, or, in the case of certain species, all of the fish caught, consider the Resident Conservation Fishing Licence Tag.

With a Resident Sport Fishing Licence Tag affixed to the Outdoors Card, the angler must follow the catch and possession limits as specified beside the "S" in the Seasons and Limits table for each Zone in the Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary.
 

The Resident Sport Fishing Licence tag is available for three-year or for one-year periods. If you are an Outdoors Card holder, visit the Ministry of Natural Resources' E-licensing website.  You may be eligible for instant fishing privileges.