National Fishing Week Got Underway on Saturday and continues through this Sunday sponsored by the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation.  Spokesperson Jessica Melnik says they want people to discover or re-discover the benefits of recreational fishing. She explains it’s basically a celebration of fishing tradition in Canada so every year for one week they like to encourage Canadians to get out on the water either for the first time or the first time in a long time and find out what the fun is all about.  She says people can visit www.catchfishing.com to learn more about National Fishing Week and they can also order a free Catch Fishing booklet which has some tips and tricks for new anglers and they can get regional information about fishing regulations in their area.

The Foundation points out fishing has a positive impact on mental wellness which is something that’s crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic.