Ontario fishing regulations 2024 pdf

When to fish in Ontario

There are exceptions to every rule, but each species have their own habits. Depending on what kind of fish you’re after, knowing the behaviour of each fish will help you catch them.

The lifecycle of each fish determines where they’ll be, when they’ll be there and when they're most likely to take your bait.

What fish are in season in Ontario

The best way to know where you’re allowed to fish at any given time of year is to consult the Fish ON-Line website.

Read through the disclaimer, agree, then you’ll see a map.

Scroll to the area you want to fish, click on the fish icon and the info will pop up at the bottom of your screen (on a desktop it pops up on the side).

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Follow the link to the Zone Regulations then read through these carefully. There are exceptions and exemptions for different fish and different locations, but the info is all here. If you find this information too confusing the next best resource is a local angler or your local fishing supply store.

Best time to fish for trout

Generally trout season

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