Ontario Non Resident Fishing License Question ???

[J.Vincent]

So it’s been almost 15 years since I’ve fished in Canadian waters; and I notice there are two Non-Resident licenses available. (1) Sport Fishing License and (2) Conservation Fishing License. What exactly are the differences and can a Tournament angler just choose the Conservation license if they are going to catch, weigh at the shore and then release live back into the lake ? Any info on this would be appreciated because the website Ontario.CA wasn’t completely clear about what license would be required for this specific situation. 

[@reelChris]

Limits vary based on the zone you're fishing in.  You're best bet is to check the regulation summary:

 

https://www.ontario.ca/files/2023-05/mnrf-fwsb-fishing-regulations-summary-en-2023-05-11.pdf

[webertime]

You need a sportsmen card and conservation license for a tournament.

[Dwight Hottle]

Technically you would be in violation with a 5 fish limit because the conservation license only allows two bass in your possession unless there is a special exemption for tournaments. 

[J.Vincent]

On 6/30/2023 at 10:12 PM, @reelChris said:

Limits vary based on the zone you're fishing in.  You're best bet is to check the regulation summary:

 

https://www.ontario.ca/files/2023-05/mnrf-fwsb-fishing-regulations-summary-en-2023-05-11.pdf

This is the information I was trying to obtain. Thank You

[J.Vincent]

16 hours ago, Dwight Hottle said:

the conservation license only allows only two bass in your possession unless there is a special exemption for tournaments. 

I haven’t found any exceptions written in the Regulations book; so it looks like the Outdoor Card and Sports License is the way to go for a 5 Fish Tournament. And Thank You