The 2021 Fishing Forecast is out!

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2021 Fishing Forecast available

If winter has you dreaming of warmer days ahead, we have a tool that can help you plan your future fishing trip.

With a whole year of fishing ahead, plan some trips to cast for your favorite catch – or maybe consider going after something new. Use the 2021 Fishing Forecast, available online, to find the best places to fish for a wide variety of species.

Discover where you have your best chance of landing a lunker or catching your bag limit. And, get some helpful tips from Game and Parks fisheries staff to up your angling game.

Check it out online, and happy fishing!

Read the Forecast

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Annual permits make for a great year of fishing

If you haven't yet, now is a great time to buy annual fishing permits for you and your friends or family. They're good for all of 2021, making it easy to get out on the water whenever you want. Permits are quick and easy to buy online.

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