Keep Canada Fishing – The Economic Facts about Recreational Fishing

After many months of extensive research, the Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association released Keep Canada Fishing – The Economic Facts in February 2013.

Based on statistics from Government and Industry sources, this document creatively outlines the economic impact recreational anglers have on the Canadian economy. Anglers share a common love of Canada's outdoors and spend billions of dollars in our economy, support thousands of jobs and hold great sway over voter behaviour and public opinion.

Please take a few moments to download a PDF of Keep Canada Fishing. If you would like to receive hard copies of the document for distribution to your local government, business and media representatives, please contact the CSIA at 877-822-8881 or email mike@catchfishing.com.

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2005 Survey of Recreational Fishing in Canada (DFO)
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/stats/rec/can/2005/index-eng.htm


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2005 Survey of Recreational Fishing in Canada - Great Lakes Fishery (DFO)
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/stats/rec/gl/gl2005/index-eng.htm


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Kim Rhodes presented a gold plated “Signature spoon”, the Golden Spoon Award to Mike Reader in recognition of his dedication to the preservation of the future of hunting and fishing. Presented at the CSIA Summit October 25th, 2011.

At the annual general meeting in March 2011 Nelson Murakami and Rob Walton received recognition for their dedication and hard work in promoting the CSIA and fund-raising for the Golf Fore Fish event.

Kim Rhodes made a special presentation of a gold plated “Signature spoon”, the Golden Spoon Award (with Tom's signature) to Tom Brooke (left) in recognition of his dedication to preserving Canada's angling heritage through his work as President and Chairman of the Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association.

At the annual general meeting in March 2011, Mike Reader of Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters receives recognition for outstanding contributions to the future of fishing, hunting and conservation.