Ontario is encouraging young people to learn about Ontario's native fish species, their habitats and conservation measures to help protect them, through the annual Kids' Fish Art Contest.

This year's winners were announced at the Toronto Sportsmen's Show, and include:

• Esma Baskurt from Toronto - overall winner of the Kids' Fish Art Contest, and winner of the grade 10-12 category. Baskurt's drawing of an Atlantic salmon will be featured on the 2009 Young Angler's Licence.
• Ellen Rowe from Toronto - winner of the grade 7-9 category with her drawing of a channel catfish.
• Nicholas Muraco from Niagara Falls - winner of the grade 4-6 category with his drawing of an Atlantic salmon.

Each winner receives a $1,000 Registered Education Saving Plan from Northwest Mutual Funds, classroom supplies from Staedtler-Mars and a complete set of fishing gear from Lucky Strike Bait Works.

For being the overall winner, Baskurt also receives a four-day fishing excursion provided by Red Pine Wilderness Lodge, a day of fishing with Canadian Sportfishing Television Show host Italo Labignan and a Canadian Sportfishing jacket and hat.