Canadians can fish licence-free in Ontario waters during the Ontario Family Fishing Weekend, July 4 through July 6.

More than 50 local family fishing events, derbies and festivals across the province will offer anglers valuable fishing tips and advice and an opportunity to learn good conservation practices. Some locations will provide the use of rods and reels courtesy of the Ontario Federation of Angers and Hunters' Tackle Share program.

During family fishing weekend, anglers fishing without a licence must follow the conservation licence limits set out in the Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary. Information on these limits will also be available onsite at most local events.

Ontario's Family Fishing Weekend takes place during National Fishing Week, which runs from July 5 to 13.

Ontario is home to160 of Canada's 228 species of freshwater fish.

To find out about local Family Fishing Weekend events in your area, visit

www.familyfishingweekend.com or call the Natural Resources Information Centre at 1-800-667-1940.