This weekend is Free Fishing Weekend, a popular initiative coordinated with Family Day in the province.

It is February 19th to 21st. The government says more than a quarter of a million anglers fish the province’s waters each year.

The weekend allows residents of the province, and visitors, to fish any provincial waters that have an open sport fishing season without a fishing license.

Environment Minister Warren Kaeding said.”Ice fishing is a favourite pastime for many Saskatchewan residents. Free Fishing Weekends are a great time for visitors or new anglers to give it a go – if they haven’t had the opportunity.”

While those looking to head out for some ice fishing won’t require a license, all other regulations will remain in effect. This includes possession limits of fish caught. As well, anyone who is planning to transport fish outside of the province must have a valid angling license. The Free Fishing Weekend will only apply to provincial bodies of water and doesn’t apply in national parks.