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TackleShare

What is TackleShare?

TackleShare is a program that provides fishing equipment to Ontarians at no cost. They provide fishing rods, reels, and tackle boxes to customers through loaner sites. The Chippawa location of NFPL is proud to be one of these loaner sites. Available May to September.

The program is made possible through a partnership with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

What's Included

  • 1 fishing rod and reel
  • 1 tackle box with lures and bobbers
  • 1 free Young Anglers Licence available for customers under the age of 18 — Customers 18 and over must provide their own fishing license

Borrowing Information

  • Adult library card with no limits
  • 3 week loan period with no renewals

Visit our catalogue to place a hold and reserve your kit now!

How to Return

  • TackleShare cannot be returned through our drop boxes and must be returned to a service desk at one of our locations during opening hours.

Good to Know

License Free Fishing

Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. This means you do not need to buy a fishing license during these periods:


Family Fishing Weekend, February 17-19, 2024
Mother’s Day Weekend, May 11-12, 2024
Father’s Day Weekend, June 15-16, 2024
Family Fishing Week, June 29-July 7, 2024

Learn more about license-free fishing

Where to Fish