Non-residents


Non-resident fishing licenses can be ordered over the phone  and sent through the mail from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-800-667-1940.

in Ontario. Specifically:

Non-residents 18 years of age and over must purchase a fish
Non-residents

I live outside of Canada. Do I need a license to fish in Ontario?
Anyone who lives outside of Canada is considered a non-resident for the purposes of fishing license 
regulations. Most non-residents need a fishing license to fish in Ontario. Specifically:

Non-residents 18 years of age and over must purchase a fishing license. 
Non-residents under 18 years of age may fish without a license if accompanied by a adult who has 
a recreational fishing license. Any fish caught are part of the catch and possession limit of the adult 
who holds the license. As another option, non-residents under 18 years may purchase a license and 
any fish caught apply to the catch and possession limits of that license. 
Non-residents 65 years of age or older are not exempt from licensing.


For non-resident groups of children (at least five people under the age of 18 years accompanied by a 
licensed adult) there is a special License for Members of an Organized Camp. This license is 
available from Ministry of Natural Resources offices.

Where can I purchase a non-resident fishing license?
 Non-resident anglers may purchase a fishing license that is effective immediately at more than 2,000 
 locations throughout the province. Licenses are often available from tourist outfitters' camps and lodges, 
summer camps, and sporting goods stores or bait dealers. In smaller communities, they may be available 
at general stores or other retail establishments. A range of licenses is offered to suit individual needs. 

Non-resident fishing licenses are also available through the mail by calling the Ontario Ministry 
of Natural Resources at 1-800-667-1940.

More license information can be found at the MNR web site here.
To read more on fishing in Ontario at the MNR web site click here.


For current license prices, click here.