Per Chief and Council decision, the 2026 commercial fishery will open as of Wednesday, May 13 at 5:00 p.m. Registered commercial fishers are welcome to set as of this time.
Register with NFN as a commercial fisher
NFN members are welcome to complete the 2026 Commercial Fisherman Registration form.
This is an application only. You must receive a Commercial Fishing Card from the Natural Resources Department to be registered to fish commercially.
NFN commercial fishers must also complete Daily Catch Forms.
Register for subsistence fishing
NFN members are welcome to complete the 2026 Subsistence Fishery Registration form to harvest for personal, family or community consumption.
Miigwech to the registered commercial fishers and community members who respect the will of the community and follow the NFN Fisheries Law. Your efforts help to ensure we can all enjoy the resources that Lake Nipissing provides for us now, and for future generations to come.
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Compliance/enforcement issues
Tyler Couchie, Bylaw Enforcement Officer
705-753-2050 ext. 1224 | Cell: 705-498-2506
Clayton Goulais, Bylaw Enforcement Officer
705-753-2050 ext. 1236 | Cell: 705-498-3823
