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Free Sportfishing Weekend is June 1-2, 2013. During these two days, residents and non-residents may fish without a general licence. Please keep in mind that bag limits and all other sportifshing regulations will still apply. More information on Sportfishing weekends in Nova Scotia can be found here. - Read more...

New Live Fish Possession Regulations: Effective April 1, 2013 - Read more...



Nova Scotia Fishing Facts

Lacey-Pickerel New Live Fish Possession Regulations
- regulations, background and frequently asked questions
number1 Inland Fisheries Division
- check out who we are and what we do
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Angling
- find regulations, where to buy a fishing license, lake maps and where to go fishing

number3 Education & Contests
- youth, women and family angling programs along with angler resources and species fact sheets
number4 NS Sportfish Habitat Fund
- fisheries habitat improvement project application and guidelines
number5 Hatchery Stocking
- find out what lakes are being stocked in your area
- Weeking Stocking Updates
number6 Derbies and Tournaments
- check out the Fishing events throughout NS
number7 Public Meetings/Advisory
Recreational Fishing Advisory Councils (RFAC)
number8 Freshwater Fisheries Research Cooperative
- research initiative involving partnerships with academic institutions to address specific fisheries management questions
number9 Reports/Publications
- check out research reports and publications on NS Sportfish

 

  Last Update: June 10, 2013