Go ahead and post the “gone fishing” sign. National Fishing Week starts Friday and ends on Sunday, July 15.

Resident angler, Toronto’s 680News reporter John Stall, is aboard his beloved “Ti Amo” Boston Wrangler boat on Georgian Bay, and tells us why he’s on cloud nine.

Stall said he can’t think of a better place to be on this hot day. He’s fishing at the mouth of the Nottawasaga River with a couple of cottage buddies.

“For those in cottage country, it’s never really about fishing — it’s about families getting together; it’s about neighbours spending some time getting to know the waters and the environment,” Stall said.

With Canada’s more than one-million lakes, rivers and streams, fishing enthusiasts should have no problem finding a spot in the great outdoors to call their own.

National Fishing Week is supported by Catch Fishing, a national program that encourages Canadians to get outdoors and enjoy our angling heritage.

Fishing is more than just a sport. According to Catch Fishing, it also provides mental and physical health benefits and helps develop an appreciation for the environment and our natural resources.