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What to Bring for Fishing Vacations:
Passport or U.S. Passport Card
Bath towel, washcloth and kitchen towel
Clothing for any temperature (hot or cold)
First Aid kit
Coastguard approved lifejackets
Gloves for early spring or late fall
Rain gear & waterproof footwear
Fishing gear and tackle
Landing net & minnow bucket
Weigh Scale and fillet knife
Food and beverage can be purchased in Sioux Lookout
Toileties
Personal medications
Sunscreen and lip balm (15 SPF or better)
Flashlight (Waterproof is best)
Sunglasses & hat
Camera and film (please send copies of big fish to us for our photo galleries)
Paper products such as paper towels and napkins
Bug repellent (10% DEET or better) & bug coils
GPS or compass can come in handy
Mosquito Coils
Lighter or matches
Charcoal for grill
Spare set of vehicle & boat keys
Fishing Licenses:
Only persons 18 to 64 need to buy a fishing license. Both Sport Licenses & Conservation Licenses are for sale.
Required Boat Safety Gear:
If you bring your own boat, Ontario water safety regulations require your boat to be equipped with the following items. There is a good chance you will be stopped for a boat safety check:
Anchor and rope
Paddles
Bailing tin
Non-projectile signaling device such as an air-horn or whistle
Coastguard approved lifejackets
Waterproof flashlight with good batteries in the flashlight
A 30-foot rope with a floatation device attached to the end for rescue situations
Ontario Boating Regulations for Children:
Children under 12 years of age must wear a life jacket at all times
No one under the age of 16 can operate a PWC (personal watercraft).
No one under the age of 12, who is not being directly supervised (by someone over the age of 16), may operate a vessel with more than 10 hp.
No one between the age of 12 and 16, who is not being directly supervised (by someone over the age of 16), may operate a vessel with more than 40 hp.
Pleasure Craft Operator Card:
As of Sept. 15, 2009. all rersident powerboat operators must obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
Non-residents do not need a Boat Operators Card unless they are in Ontario for more than 45 days.
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