r/Fishing
Know the rules before you post. So easy grandma can do it.
- To post
- No minimum in the rules
- To comment
- No minimum in the rules
- Self-promotion
- Allowed with conditions
- Spamming of products and services is removed unless approved by the moderators.
- Links
- Not mentioned in the rules
- Promo risk
- Medium
- From the rules, not from removal counts
- Community age
- 11 years
- Since Jul 2015
About r/FishingOntario
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/FishingOntario: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.Checked from the r/FishingOntario rules on Reddit.
r/FishingOntario rules
7 rules, in the community's own words.
- 1
Poaching / Illegal fishing activities
Poaching and illegal fishing activities include but aren't limited to: overlimit catching, dip netting, fishing where prohibited, trespassing, catching fish out of season, and anything else that is prohibited by the current year's Ontario Fishing regulations. Poaching posts must include what the result from the OP's report to MNR and the result of the conversation. The mods have spoken to the MNR about poaching being shared on this sub and they encourage reports so they can bust more poachers
- 2
No spamming of services / products.
Unless approved by the moderators spamming of products and/or services will be removed.
- 3
Not relevant to Fishing in Ontario
Posts and comments must be related to fishing in Ontario. Immigration policies, politics, and politicians are generally off topic for a fishing in Ontario sub. There may be exceptions though comments and posts that are off topic will be removed.
- 4
No posting of photos of mis-handling fish
If you are going to post a photo please use proper fish handling techniques. Pictures of fish in mud, on gravel or being mishandled will be removed.
- 5
No asking for fishing spots.
Anglers put a lot of time and effort into finding their favourite spots. Making public posts asking for spots is not something we would like to advertise as there are alot of lurkers looking to take advantage of our sometimes limited resources. You are welcome to DM a person for spots but try to refrain from asking in a public forum.
- 6
No low quality posts
We get a lot of posts of people asking for spots to fish (not contrary to rule 5) or asking how to fish. While we think it's ok for new anglers to ask these type(s) of questions, we would like that the poster do some of their own research and put effort into the post. There is a wealth of information online regarding how to find places to fish, where to fish and how to fish. Sharing that within the post is a great way to start conversation!
- 7
Racism / Violence
Any suggestion of taking the law into your own hands, breaking other people's property (slashing tires, breaking rods), suggesting physical confrontation will result in permanent ban. Any racism will also result in permanent ban
What to post in r/FishingOntario
What fits the room, and what gets removed.
Works well
- Share detailed guides on specific fishing techniques used in Ontario, showing the effort you put into the post.
- Post content that demonstrates proper fish handling techniques when sharing photos of catches.
- If you are promoting a product, frame it as a solution to a specific Ontario fishing problem and seek moderator approval.
- Write educational content about Ontario fishing regulations, which shows respect for the community's focus.
Avoid
- Posting photos of fish that are mishandled, like pictures showing fish in mud or on gravel.
- Asking for specific fishing spots in a public post, as this is against the rules.
- Posting content that is not relevant to fishing in Ontario, such as politics or immigration policies.
- Spamming products or services without first getting approval from the moderators.
- Submitting a low quality post, which means you need to put effort into your post and do your own research.
- Making suggestions of violence or racism, which can lead to a permanent ban.
Best hours to post in r/FishingOntario
No pattern yet. r/FishingOntario does not have enough top posts from the last 90 days to name its best hours.
What r/FishingOntario Is For
This community is the best place in Ontario to connect with other anglers. It is a place for people who share an interest in fishing within the province of Ontario.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that will decide if your marketing adjacent post survives are “No spamming of services / products.”, “Not relevant to Fishing in Ontario”, “No asking for fishing spots.”, and “No low quality posts.”
What To Post
A good post here is one that provides genuine value to other anglers in Ontario. You should demonstrate that you have done your research before posting, even if you are asking a question. If you are promoting something, you must remember that “No spamming of services / products.” means you need moderator approval first.
What To Avoid
You must avoid any activity related to “Poaching / Illegal fishing activities”, which includes overlimit catching or fishing where prohibited. You must also avoid “No posting of photos of mis-handling fish” by using proper fish handling techniques. Additionally, any suggestion of racism or violence will result in a permanent ban.
A note from Anthony
The rules here are very clear about respecting the community's resources and the effort other anglers put into their hobby. The emphasis on doing your own research before asking questions shows that this group values knowledgeable participation. I noticed they are quite strict about illegal activities, which makes sense for a community focused on the sport.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog. Every guide is built from the community's own public rules and data, then checked by Rankhog's grounding audit before it goes live.
Common questions about r/FishingOntario
What subreddits are similar to r/FishingOntario?
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Does my post have to be about fishing in Ontario?
You must make sure your post is related to fishing in Ontario, and topics like politics or immigration are generally considered off topic.
Is it okay to ask for fishing spots in this community?
You should never post publicly asking for fishing spots, but you are welcome to send a direct message to an angler to ask for spots.
If I post a question, do I need to do research first?
If you are asking a question, you need to do some of your own research first and put effort into the post by sharing what you have already found.
Subreddits like r/FishingOntario
Other rooms for the same crowd.