Fisheries
The main focus for the Director of Fisheries is to advance the interests of fishing on Kawagama and Bear Lakes through research, education programs and by being a liaison between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry ('MNRF') and the KLCA Board on behalf of the cottagers of Kawagama and Bear Lakes.
Each year, the KLCA's annual Fisheries Report highlights some of our past year’s accomplishments, and future programs pertaining to:
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protecting fish and aquatic legislative priorities of the MNRF;
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assisting in the coordination of science-based conservation surveys and studies;
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connecting more of the KLCA membership to fish and wildlife conservation; and
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fostering conservation leadership amongst our membership.
MNRF Fish ON-Line
Try the Fish ON-Line tool to help you plan a fishing trip, check fishing rules, and catch and identify Ontario sport fish. Get all the details online at
www.ontario.ca/page/how-use-fish-line.
Ontario Family Fishing Events
The Ontario Government designates four periods throughout the year as license-free.
Family Fishing Weekend (February 14 – 16, 2026)
Mother’s Day Weekend (May 9 & 10, 2026)
Father’s Day Weekend (June 20 & 21, 2026)
Family Fishing Week (June 27 – July 5, 2026)
Find out all the details at
Water Quality and Management of Trout Lakes
Bear Lake
Kawagama Lake
What an amazing resource we have at our doorstep! Enjoy and Happy Fishing!