Add fishing to popular pandemic pastimes: P.E.I. angling licence numbers jump The recreational angling season opened on P.E.I. Thursday, and like many outdoor activities, it is hooking in more people this year. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Apr 15, 2021 12:00 PM AT | Last Updated: April 15 Adults have to pay for an angling licence, but children can fish for free.(Fish and Wildlife PEI/Facebook)