Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in catching or gathering freshwater species of finfish and shellfish, and harvesting other freshwater products.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Freshwater fishing |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 11411 - Fishing |
| International correspondence | A0312 |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial health authorities |
Examples
- bait catching, freshwater
- hand lining and long lining fishing, freshwater
- inland finfish fishing, freshwater
- shellfish digging or fishing, freshwater
- bait catching, freshwater
- eel catching, inland
- finfish, inland fishing (e.g., flounder, salmon, trout), fresh water
- fresh water, seaweed or sponge gathering or catching turtles and frogs in the wild
- hand lining and long lining fishing, freshwater
- inland finfish fishing, freshwater
- inland fishing (i.e., gill netting, trap net, prairie jigging, pound netting, trolling), freshwater fish
- shellfish digging or fishing, freshwater
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
bait catching, freshwaterhand lining and long lining fishing, freshwaterinland finfish fishing, freshwatershellfish digging or fishing, freshwatereel catching, inland
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: A0312
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 114114
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
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Freshwater fishing
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 114114 Freshwater fishing. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
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bait catching, freshwater
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as bait catching, freshwater. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 114114 Freshwater fishing to a business file.
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hand lining and long lining fishing, freshwater
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as hand lining and long lining fishing, freshwater. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 114114 Freshwater fishing to a business file.
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inland finfish fishing, freshwater
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as inland finfish fishing, freshwater. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 114114 Freshwater fishing to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 114113Salt water fishing
- 114114Freshwater fishing
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
A0312Freshwater fishing
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
114114Freshwater fishing
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 114114 cover?
Freshwater fishing: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in catching or gathering freshwater species of finfish and shellfish, and harvesting other freshwater products.
Which level of the hierarchy is 114114?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 114114?
It rolls up to 11411 Fishing.
Should I stop at 114114 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 114114?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 114114?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 114114 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 12 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Crop farming, Forestry crews, Salt water fishing, Field support work, Livestock services, Nursery production.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 114114?
Yes. The page shows A0312 Freshwater fishing.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.