Non Band Member’s Licenses

Pleasure Craft License

Pleasure Craft permits are required in ALL Walpole Island Territory regardless of fishing or not. Must have a Pleasure Craft permit and Fishing license to fish from a Pleasure Craft (NO TAX)

Daily - $20.00
Weekly - $50.00
Season - $200.00

Hunting Season

September  24th –January 7th

SUNDAY HUNTING ALLOWED
Walpole Island Band Member GUIDE is required and must be 18 yrs or older
PERMIT PRICES (NO TAX)
Daily – $ 50.00
3-Day - $ 150.00
Season – $ 300.00

Walpole Island Guide List

George Sands 519-917-4858 Andy Myers 226-627-2897
Timothy Roegiest 586-604-8889 Brad Lallean 519-437-5606
Darby Jacobs 226-627-4310 Major Sands 586-563-7468
Wade Riley 226-627-9518 Kennon Johnson 519-809-4275 billsngills@gmail.com
Nathan Soney 519-784-4667 Joe Shipman Sr. 226-627-8008
Andrew Johnson 519-627-2891 Walden Shipman 519-809-9364
Tom Tooshkenig 519-627-5875 Chris Miskokomon 519-784-6368
Rob Miskokomon 519-359-1005 Oakis Sands 519-383-3008
Warren Kiyoshk 519-359-5337 wtkiyoshk@hotmail.com Rozzy Sands 519-359-9043
Arnold Shobway 226-627-4905 arnoldshobway@gmail.com Rocky Sands 519-359-6536

Fishing Season

June 21st - September 14th

PERMIT PRICES (NO TAX)
Daily – $ 15.00
Weekly - $ 25.00
Season – $ 45.00

Authorized Permit Issuers:

  • Bkejwanong Gas & Convenience

  • Gary’s Taxidermy

  • Resource Protection Team

  • T.W.I.G.S. General Store

  • WIFN Finance Department

    Our First Nation Administration Office is closed for Canadian Holidays and for two weeks at Christmas  – Dec. 24th/23 to Jan.6/24.  Please contact one of our Permit Outlets during Holidays and Christmas Break to purchase Walpole Island Permits

Walpole Island First Nation Finance Department: 117 Tahgahoning Road – Walpole Island, ON
519-627-1481 Email: finance@wifn.org

For questions or more information please contact the Resource Protection Department at:
519-919-4854
519-919-4957
519-919-4961
or email resourceprotection@wifn.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1. Do I need a pleasure craft license if I'm fishing with a valid WIFN Fishing License?

    Yes

  • 2. Do I need a pleasure craft license if I'm travelling in or through WIFN waters?

    No, as long as you are only passing through WIFN Territory.

    Ex: From point A to point B

  • 3. Is my jet-ski allowed in Walpole Island waters?

    No, they are not permitted at all.

  • 4. How much does a pleasure craft license cost and can I get a discount for multiple vessels which I own?

    A pleasure craft license costs $200 annually and there is no discount for multiple vessels.

  • 5. Is the boat launch at Johnson River off limits to launching for non-band members?

    Yes, open public boat launches include Highbanks and Put Puts

  • 6. Are the spawning areas accessible that are shown on the WIFN map?

    After June 21st, only fishing is permitted.

  • 7. What do I require if I want to fish from land?

    For non band members only a fishing permit

  • 8. What is allowed after June 21st, pertaining to spawning areas?

    Fishing only

  • 9. How long is a WIFN pleasure craft license good for?

    April 1st to December 31st

  • 10. Can I still access WIFN beaches by boat?

    No, must keep 150 feet away from shoreline.

  • 11. What does a pleasure craft permit allow me to do?

    Allows access to all recreation activities, such as; fishing, swimming, line dropping.

    Restricted zones are still prohibited.

  • 12. What is the age limit required for a fishing license?

    Must be 18 years and older