I emailed the Ontario Fishing License web site a couple of days ago to ask the status of fishing Canadian waters. Below is the automated response I received, which sounds like fishing is allowed (see bolded sentence below). The link to their website is at the bottom.
***This is an automatic message. Please do not reply***
During this very challenging time, we owe it to our frontline essential workers, families, friends and neighbours to restrict our travel and act responsibly, particularly when we are outdoors. Our actions today will minimize the risk to others and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Effective June 1 - Ontario is reopening recreational camping on Crown land managed by the ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Provincial enforcement officers will continue to patrol Crown land and educate members of the public on respecting recommendations around physical distancing and avoiding social gatherings of more than five people unless they live in the same household.
At this time, fishing and hunting remain open in Ontario. All rules and regulations are in effect. Conservation Officers continue to patrol and protect our natural resources during the COVID-19 outbreak.
As the outbreak evolves, we must all follow the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and act responsibly. Before stepping outside, all Ontario residents are reminded to:
· Check for local restrictions on outdoor areas
· Practice physical distancing - stay 2 metres from other people
· Do not gather in groups while hiking, fishing, or hunting
We recommend visiting
Ontario.ca/coronavirus to stay up-to-date with the latest information.