Through OFAH Tackleshare loaner sites, youth and new anglers can sign out a rod and reel, as well as an assortment of tackle the same way they would sign out library materials. OFAH TackleShare loaner sites across the province include Ontario Parks, public libraries, Conservation Authorities, Big Brothers and Big Sisters and other community organizations. These locations facilitate the lending program by maintaining fishing equipment and other educational materials and providing them to youth and new anglers for free.

Since its launch in 1998, the program has become a province-wide success with over 100 loaner sites. Thanks to this program, accessibility to angling equipment is no longer a barrier, and children and families are able to get involved in recreational fishing together.

To be eligible as an OFAH Tackleshare Loaner site, you must:
- Be within a reasonable walking distance to a fishable shoreline
- Keep fishing equipment tidy and readily available for all participants
- Promote free use of TackleShare fishing equipment to the public whenever possible
- Stress water safety as the number one concern!

In return, the OFAH TackleShare program will provide you with:
- Fishing equipment (rods, reels, and tackle)
- Promotional materials (posters, brochures, young angler licences, etc.)
- Educations materials (current fishing regulations, other fishing-related booklets)


If you would like more specific information about becoming an OFAH TackleShare Loaner site, please contact us and we will provide you with more details.