I know today is the date we can go to Canada if we can show we are vaccinated. But how is fishing across the border working now? Are they selling licenses?
Thank you
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I know today is the date we can go to Canada if we can show we are vaccinated. But how is fishing across the border working now? Are they selling licenses?
Thank you
Can call media relations canada border at 613-957-6500 or1-877-761-5945 they will know.
Canada's "Reporting requirements for private boaters" (updated 8/9/21) indicates that you can enter for fishing but cannot land, moor, anchor or come into contact with another vessel. If you anchor, disembark, come into contact with another boat or land you need to report and are subject to requirements including vaccination, a negative COVID test, quarantine plan and ArriveCan reporting. The website specifically mentions that "Travelers engaged in transit or loop movements are not required to report to CBSA." Loop movements include fishing.
Reporting requirements for private boaters
So if I understand this we can now cross the Canadian line for fishing without the entry restrictions that anchoring or crossing by land currently have.