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Title: Canada license
Post by: mikesmiph on January 04, 2010, 06:05:22 PM
I know it was already posted somewhere on here, but I cant find it anywhere. Where and how do I get Canada licenses? I believe I need fishing license, sportsmans card, and Walpole? Dont they go from Jan 1?
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: csfishslayer on January 04, 2010, 07:29:44 PM
Lake side tackle shop At 10 mile and jefferson. or you can got to the marine City ferry
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: LAPORTE on January 04, 2010, 07:45:06 PM
You can get the Canada via phone... I have the number at work. It comes in the mail about 3 weeks later. You may have to purchase a card as well. We did last year. Can't remember the cost though.

Don L
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: SethV on January 04, 2010, 07:46:25 PM
I heard that with the new sportsman card you can get a canada licence on line, but haven't actually tried it.

I hate paying $$ to Canada given the short season (even shorter than our goofy season), but there is just not many options on Erie without fishing Canada.
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: River Rat on January 04, 2010, 07:50:40 PM
You can go to Lake side Fishing Shop's web site and order one online.  Not that is totally pertinent now but if you order before noon on Tuesday they used to have it the same week by 1600 Thursday.
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: champion_206 on January 04, 2010, 11:18:08 PM
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_164832.html   for online licence  also wallys across the bridge does it online/phone also  heres his website http://www.wallysbait.com/products.asp?cat=28  he sells and explains the licence on his site also, you can buy online from him to
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: Skulley on January 08, 2010, 10:54:41 AM
I buy mine from Lakeside Fishing Shop (http://www.lakesidefishingshop.com).  You can click on the link and follow the user friendly options from there.  I got everything through their website last year.  The sportsmans card is good for three years.  I won't need to purchase that this year.  Both licenses are available on the site and they will send it to your home.  If you live in the area you can arrange to pick it up at the store saving you the postage for them to send it to you.  I let them send it to me that way I don't have to make a trip across town.  Very easy!!!   8)   More expensive for me to drive across town and cheaper for them to send it.  Good luck.


BD         ;D   
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: t-bone on January 12, 2010, 03:06:20 PM
You can call 800-667-1940
select talk to an agent from the menu

They'll take credit card info and your Outdoors card number (if you already have it) over the phone.

The 1-year non-resident sport fishing licenses came to $70.41. If your fishing tournaments you need a sports fishing license and not the conservation license. The conservation licenses doesn't allow you to transport enough fish.

You need to carry your Outdoors card and either a sport fishing or conservation license when you are in Canadian water.

The past three years I've received my licenses in the mail in about 1 week.

I believe the outdoors card costs $9.50 and is good for three years.

Lakeside charges $77 for the 1 year non-resident sport fishing licenses, so you can save your selves 10% by just making a phone call.
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: t-bone on January 12, 2010, 03:08:11 PM
Also - I tried the online licenses system (the one that Seth referred to) that they have for those that have a valid outdoors card and it wouldn't work for me. They must not allow non-residents to use the system.
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: Skulley on January 12, 2010, 11:51:54 PM
That is why I go through Lakeside Fishing Shop (http://www.lakesidefishingshop.com).  It is not up yet for the 2010 license yet.  It is usually around April to May when they start selling them.  That is usually about the time I purchase mine.

BD        ;D
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: t-bone on January 13, 2010, 08:05:42 AM
Lakeside is more expensive than just ordering directly over the phone. Not sure what you mean?

Also - you can order 2010 Canadian licenses from Lakeside now. The first pickup date is 1/14 (tomorrow).

Quote from: UAWBigDog on January 12, 2010, 11:51:54 PM
That is why I go through Lakeside Fishing Shop (http://www.lakesidefishingshop.com).  It is not up yet for the 2010 license yet.  It is usually around April to May when they start selling them.  That is usually about the time I purchase mine.

BD        ;D
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: Skulley on January 13, 2010, 05:31:32 PM
Last time I was on their site they were still only selling 2009 licenses.  They have probably updated their site.  I will look after this post.


BD           ;D
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: mikesmiph on January 14, 2010, 11:12:47 AM
Called the 800 number in T-Bones post today. Took about 3 mins. $69.50 + $9 for sports card. I'll have everything in about 3 weeks. Thanks T-Bone
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: Skulley on January 14, 2010, 04:14:01 PM
Just checked the Lakeside Fishing Shop (http://www.lakesidefishingshop.com) website and the 2010 Ontario is available through them.  Walpole will not be available until April or May.

Not really necessary to buy these until maybe May or June unless you are going to ice fish there or fish Walleye in the spring.  I usually get mine in late April to late May.  In 2009 I did not get mine until just before Memorial Day.  Probably going to do the same.  I purchased the sportsmans card last year.  The Sportsmans card is good for three (3) seasons.


BD           ;D
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: mikesmiph on January 14, 2010, 04:43:07 PM
I just needed something to spend some of these wads of cash on that are crowding my pockets, LMAO. I wish. I know there is no emergency, just figured that was one thing I could get out of the way now. cant get Michigan until March, cant get parks passes, boat launch passes, county passes or much of any other govenment type expenditures in our fine state until later in the year. Canada, I could get out of the way now.
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: t-bone on January 15, 2010, 07:43:58 AM
Another bonus if you order through the 800 number is you get the currency exchange. My credit card ended up being charged $67.76 - so it looks like you can save yourself $10 or more.

I like to get as many of these things done up front while I'm docked inside during the winter. To each there own... feel free to buy whenever you'd like.
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: River Rat on January 15, 2010, 05:12:10 PM
Mike,

The State Park passes are available now.  To ease the cabin blues take a nice drive to the countryside and visit your favorite local state park, stop into the office and they will gladly take your money and exchange it for a brand new 2.5"x2.5" piece of sticky plastic to affix to your windshield! ;)

Problem solved.
Scott
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: Skulley on January 15, 2010, 05:59:58 PM
The DNR Office is about 2 miles from my house on 8 Mile Road.  I will just stop in there to get my stickers like I always do during their hours of operation.


BD       ;D
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: mikesmiph on January 15, 2010, 06:25:25 PM
Sounds like a plan. As soon as the next batch of $20's roll off the press. LOL
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: dartag on January 16, 2010, 06:16:00 AM
Quote from: River Rat on January 15, 2010, 05:12:10 PM
Mike,

The State Park passes are available now.  To ease the cabin blues take a nice drive to the countryside and visit your favorite local state park, stop into the office and they will gladly take your money and exchange it for a brand new 2.5"x2.5" piece of sticky plastic to affix to your windshield! ;)

Problem solved.
Scott

Then drive over to the DNR and pick up your access sticker another 24.00,  Then drive over to Kent Lake or any Metro Park and pick up your vehicle sticker 20.00 and your boat launch sticker 24.00 and you will be all set. 

Catch that first bass of the year and smile. ;D
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: Skulley on January 16, 2010, 10:26:56 AM
Quote from: mikesmiph on January 15, 2010, 06:25:25 PM
Sounds like a plan. As soon as the next batch of $20's roll off the press. LOL

My kids think money grows on trees so all I have to do is go out in the backyard and pick a few 20 dollar bills off the 20 dollar bill tree.  I need to grow a 50 dollar bill tree.   :o

BD              ;D
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: LAPORTE on January 16, 2010, 11:02:03 AM
 [/quote]

Then drive over to the DNR and pick up your access sticker another 24.00,  Then drive over to Kent Lake or any Metro Park and pick up your vehicle sticker 20.00 and your boat launch sticker 24.00 and you will be all set. 

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Metro park stickers are 25.00 this year along with a 25.00 sticker for the boat... =50.00 to get on Kent lake. or any of the metro parks launches
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: River Rat on February 22, 2010, 11:31:55 AM
I talked to Jackie at the Nautical Mile BP a couple weeks ago and she will be selling Canadian licenses this year.  Thought I'd throw it out there for you "northern" guys.

Scott
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: Team houston on February 22, 2010, 01:16:25 PM
What about Walpole licenses?
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: River Rat on February 22, 2010, 04:29:49 PM
Quote from: Team houston on February 22, 2010, 01:16:25 PM
What about Walpole licenses?

I'm not sure about those sir, sorry.
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: Wolf_fisherman on February 23, 2010, 07:24:28 PM
No on the Walpole licenses @ Jackies store. But she is doing the canadian licenses this year. Go check it out guys. I try to do all my business with her as much as i can. To many bad experiences with Lakeside regarding prices and customer service or the lack there of. I am glad to see another bait store in the area. Espiecally after I heard what Dan said to her about her selling canadian licenses. Told her she shouldnt sell them because he has been selling them for over 30 years and she will take his business away. Since when can one store try to dominate things. Espiecally a small tackle shop. Evryone needs to make a living right now in this economy.
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: ronhuntfish on February 23, 2010, 09:14:29 PM
Hmmm...  Isn't it really an Ontario License, not a Canada license? ???

Just one of those things I think aboot every time someone asks about getting a fishing license for 'over there', eh. :P

Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: Skulley on February 25, 2010, 07:13:17 PM
Quote from: ronhuntfish on February 23, 2010, 09:14:29 PM
Hmmm...  Isn't it really an Ontario License, not a Canada license? ???

Just one of those things I think aboot every time someone asks about getting a fishing license for 'over there', eh. :P



Yes.

BD             ;D
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: bassinman#1 on February 25, 2010, 08:44:34 PM
Quote from: LAPORTE on January 16, 2010, 11:02:03 AM

Then drive over to the DNR and pick up your access sticker another 24.00,  Then drive over to Kent Lake or any Metro Park and pick up your vehicle sticker 20.00 and your boat launch sticker 24.00 and you will be all set. 

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KENT lK. BOAT STICKERS ARE $30.00 aND THE VEHICLE  IS $25.00, i DROVE THROUGH IT THE OTHER DAY AND COULD NOT BELIEVE IT.
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: Victor Cerabone on February 25, 2010, 10:20:53 PM
If you want to go for a drive this is a nice place to get a license.  You get it on the US side if they are not busy, or ride the ferry over if they are too busy to wait.  A nice option if you need one at the last minute.

http://www.bluewaterferry.com/ (http://www.bluewaterferry.com/)
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: Skulley on February 26, 2010, 05:31:07 AM
The passes eventually pay for themselves if you go fishing enough.......or should I say if your wife lets you go fishing enough.   :o


BD           ;D
Title: Re: Canada license
Post by: bigjc on March 21, 2010, 11:34:50 PM
Guys on the southern end of the Det. river can get thier Canadian lic. @ Botton Line Bait & Tackle, across from the lk Erie Metropark