How it works

Ontario students are invited to enter the Kids’ Fish Art Contest. Show off your artistic talents and learn about Ontario’s fish and their habitats.

Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and a public vote There is 1 winner for each of the following 3 categories:

  • Grades 4 to 6
  • Grades 7 to 9
  • Grades 10 to 12

For questions regarding the contest, please contact us at FWMarketing@ontario.ca.

Eligibility

The contest is open to all students who are:

  • residents of Ontario
  • in Grades 4 to 12
  • currently attending elementary, secondary or homeschooled

Only 1 entry per student will be accepted. All entries must include:

  • a completed entry form signed by a parent or guardian
  • the original artwork that complies with our requirements

22nd annual Kids' Fish Art Contest winners

For the 22nd annual contest, students chose between bluegill and brook trout.

Thank you to all the students and teachers who participated in the 22nd annual Kids’ Fish Art Contest. Your artistic abilities and dedication to learn more about Ontario fish species is something to celebrate!

The winners of the 22nd annual contest received a fishing prize pack with exciting gear to help them continue their fishing journey!

Grades 10 to 12

Raquel W. of Markham, Ontario

Watercolour painting of a bluegill surrounded by rocks green and brown weeds.

Grades 7 to 9

Naomi C. of Markham, Ontario

Watercolour and gouache painting of a brook trout swimming in front of rocks with a fly hovering in front of its mouth. Above is a sunrise scene with clusters of trees and birds flying in the distance.

Grades 4 to 6

Maya J. of Oakville, Ontario

A pencil crayon drawing of a brook trout swimming above rocks with a blue background.