The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
905-771-8800
Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Report a problem with a service, e.g. missed garbage collection, overnight parking, potholes, street lights, etc.
Richmond Hill provides the community with public access to fishing areas that have a variety of freshwater fish.
There are a number of areas to fish in the Richmond Hill community including:
Signs are posted in areas where fishing is not allowed in the community. These no fishing locations include:
You can make your fishing experience in Richmond Hill a great one by following these tips:
Be considerate, have fun and stay safe |
Be polite to your fishing neighbours and the environment by following these rules:
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Choose the right location |
Don't trespass when choosing a place to fish. All fishing sites are on public land and it's your responsibility to make sure you aren't on private property. |
Get Licensed |
You need a licence to fish if you are between the ages of 18 and 64. There are different licences you can get. Visit the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry website for more information. |
Know what you can and can't eat |
You can't always eat what you catch. Check the guide for Eating Ontario Fish or call 1-800-820-2716 to order a copy. |
Learn about the rules and regulations |
There are closed and open seasons for some fish and there are some rules about the amount of fish you can catch. For further information about fishing rules please visit Ontario's Fishing Regulations. |
Contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for more information about fishing in Richmond Hill.