While many are enjoying chocolate eggs this morning others were up bright and early angling for another treat.
Today marks the start of sport fishing season in Nova Scotia.
Over 67,000 recreational fishing licenses were bought in 2017.
Several changes to regulations took effect this year.
Most notably, young people aged 16 and 17 no longer have to pay for a for a general fishing licence.
And the definition of a disabled person eligible for a no-charge licence is now in line with the new Accessibility Act.
Government estimates sportfishing contributes more than $56 million in direct spending to Nova Scotia’s economy.
Sport fishing licenses can be purchased at many local stores and are available at Department of Natural Resources offices across the province.