Recreational fishing is a heritage activity that provides an opportunity for people of all ages and from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds to get outdoors and enjoy both the excitement and serenity of fishing. By hosting an event, you could introduce someone to an activity that could become a life-long passion and inspire new stewards of the environment.

Everything you need is now available. From ideas for different types of events to planning timelines to working with the media, you will have all the information you need to host a memorable event. To help you plan and hold a successful event, refer to the links that apply to your circumstances.

Click the links below to open/download the Event Planning Series Tutorials in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

01_Competitive Fishing Event Introduction
02_Kids Catch and Release Tournament Introduction
03_Competitive Fishing Contest Introduction
04_Fishing Derby Introduction
05_Event Timelines
06_Location and Insurance
07_Equipment, Food and Prizes
08_Developing Partners & Sponsors
09_Working With Volunteers
10_Registration & Coordination
11_Safety Guidelines: Competitive Fishing Event
12_Environmental
13_Marketing and Media
14_Tournament Rules & Guidelines
15_Angling & Handling Guidelines
16_Water Weigh-In System
17_Catch and Release
18_Fishing Regulations by Jurisdiction
19_District Fisheries Offices
20_Nunavut Regional Offices
21_Casting Activity
22_Fish & Fish Habitat Activity
23_Fishing Knots & Rigging Activity
24_Local Information
25_Complete Tutorial Set