Cast A Line During Nova Scotia Sportfishing

June 5-6 is the perfect time to give fishing a try. People can fish without a general licence during the annual spring Sportfishing Weekend.

"Sportfishing Weekend provides a great opportunity for people to discover or rediscover the joys of angling and promote family togetherness and outdoor living," said Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Sterling Belliveau. "Beginners, fishing enthusiasts, and especially young anglers, are encouraged to come out and fish on June 5-6."

The sportfishing weekend is organized by the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture and is supported by more than 20 community organizations, with fishing derbies throughout the province offering fun and prizes.

Sportfishing is one of the most popular active outdoor sports in Nova Scotia, with an estimated 100,000 people participating each year. It is worth about $92 million a year to the province's economy.

Anglers are reminded to use caution when fishing and although a licence is not required, all bag limits and other regulations still apply.

For more information, visit www.gov.ns.ca/fish/sportfishing, or call 902-485-5056.