Sportfishing

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  2. Barrier-Free Sportfishing mapping tool

    Barrier-Free sportfishing opportunities

    Use the new mapping tool to explore accessible sportfishing sites in Nova Scotia.

     
     
  3. One of the department’s most popular activities is the interactive Learn to Fish (L2F) program. Learn to Fish teaches children the basics of sportfishing, along with ethics and environmental stewardship.

    Nova Scotia's Learn To Fish Program

    One of the department’s most popular activities is the interactive Learn to Fish (L2F) program. Learn to Fish teaches children the basics of sportfishing, along with ethics and environmental stewardship.

     
     
  4. The Province has administered a hatchery program since 1982. Approximately 200 lakes are stocked each spring as part of our urban stocking program.

    Nova Scotia Fishing Hatcheries

    The Province has administered a hatchery program since 1982. Approximately 200 lakes are stocked each spring as part of our urban stocking program.

     
     
  5. Fall Salmon fishing on the way

    Fall Salmon fishing on the way

    When the air becomes fresh and the leaves to turn a mosaic of colours, Atlantic salmon return to many rivers across Nova Scotia.

     
     

Barrier Free Fishing Sites

Anglers' Handbook

Weekly Stocking update

Sportfish Funding Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Recreational Fishing Advisory Council

2024 RFAC Meetings

December 3, 2024 @ 6:30pm - Click HERE to join the meeting
December 4, 2024 @ 6:30pm - Click HERE to join the meeting
December 5, 2024 @ 6:30pm – Click HERE to join the meeting

Catch & Release Techniques (PDF)