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Lake of the Woods Fishing Regulations 2026
Lake of the Woods fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are walleye, northern pike, muskellunge. 2,895 current rules across 57 species from 2 state agencies (Minnesota, Ontario).
Species pages for Lake of the Woods
Dedicated rule pages for the most-targeted species at this water.
Minnesota waters
794 rules from DNR, 12 species.
Northern Pike
Lake Of The WoodsOpen
- Status
- Open
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 40"
- Max size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
No closed season only one northern pike over 40 inches may be possessed only one Northern Pike over 40 inches may be possessed must be immediately released
Rainy RiverOpen
- Status
- Open
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
No closed season only one northern pike over 40 inches may be possessed must be immediately released
Lake Of The Woods And Rainy River To The Dam At International Falls And All Tributaries From The Mouth To The Upstream Boundary Listed On Page 67.
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Max size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
All from 30-40" must be immediately released. Only 1 over 40" allowed in possession. Only 1 over 40" allowed in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediately released.
Alexander Lake (Morrison)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Ann Lake (Carver)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Annie Battle Lake Including Inlet To Molly Stark Lake And Outlet To Blanche LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Annie Battle Lake Including Inlet To Molly Stark Lake And Outlet To Blanche Lake (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Ash Lake (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Balsam Lake Including Connected Haskell And Scrapper Lakes (Itasca)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Bass Lake Near Burtrum North Of Long Lake (Todd)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 26"
all larger than 26" must be immediately released
Basswood LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Min size
- 46.25"
Non-certified record: 45 lbs, 12 oz Catch-and-release record
Basswood Lake (Includes Jackfish, Pipestone, Hoist, And Back Bays)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Max size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
All northern pike from 30-40" must be immediately released. Only 1 over 40" allowed in possession. Only 1 over 40" allowed in possession. All northern pike from 30-40" must be immediately released.
Basswood Lake (Lake)Open
- Status
- Open
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
Season is continuous. only 1 over 40" all from 30-40" must be immediately released
Bear Creek Reservoir (Chester Woods)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Big Mantrap (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24‑36" must be immediately released
Big Swan Lake (Todd)
- Possession
- 6 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Birch Lake Reservoir Including The South Kawishiwi River Upstream To The First Rapids North Of Minnesota Highway 1 Bridge (St. Louis)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Northern pike special regulation repealed
Blueberry Lake (Wadena)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Canada-Minnesota Border Waters
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Max size
- 30"
only 1 over 30" in possession
Cedar Lake (Morrison)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 26"
all larger than 26" must be immediately released
Center Lake, North And South (Chisago)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Child Lake (Cass)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Coon-Sandwick Lake (Itasca)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Crow Wing Lakes, 10th
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36"
Crow Wing Lakes, 10th (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36".
Crow Wing Lakes, 5th
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36"
Crow Wing Lakes, 5th (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36".
Crow Wing Lakes, 5th And 6th (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24‑36" must be immediately released
Crow Wing Lakes, 6th
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36"
Crow Wing Lakes, 6th (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36".
Crow Wing Lakes, 8th
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36"
Crow Wing Lakes, 8th (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36".
Crow Wing Lakes, 8th, 9th, And 10th (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Crow Wing Lakes, 9th
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36"
Crow Wing Lakes, 9th (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36".
Deer Lake (Beltrami)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24‑36" must be immediately released
Farm Lake (Lake)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Northern pike special regulation repealed
Fish Trap Lake (Morrison)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Gamehaven Lake (Boy Scout Lake Or Willow Reservoir No. 4)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Garden Lake (Lake)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Northern pike special regulation repealed
George Lake (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24"-36" must be immediately released
Girl Lake (Cass)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" only 1 over 36" allowed in possession all from 24"-36" must be immediately released
Gull Lake
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
only 1 over 40"
Gull Lake Chain Including Connected Gull, Upper Gull, Margaret, Ray, Love, Nisswa, Roy, And Round Lakes (Crow Wing, Cass)
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
only 1 over 40" all from 30-40" must be immediately released
Island Lake Near Northome (Itasca)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Knife Lake (Kanabec)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" allowed in possession all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted BoundariesIn season
- Season opens
- May 10
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Possession
- 2 fish
Little Boy Lake (Cass)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Little Floyd Lake (Becker)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Little Toad Lake (Becker)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Little Woman Lake (Cass)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Long Lake Near Burtrum (Todd)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36" all from 24-36" must be immediately released
Love Lake
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
only 1 over 40"
Manor Woods Pond (Country Club Pond)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Margaret Lake
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
only 1 over 40"
Medicine Lake (Beltrami)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
Melissa Lake (Becker)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
Mille Lacs Lake Including Tributaries To Posted Boundaries (Aitkin, Crow Wing And Mille Lacs Coun Ties)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Regulations for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, tullibee, and other fish species will be posted at public access sites and the DNR website at mndnr.gov/millelacslake.
Mink-Somers Lake Near Maple Lake (Wright)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
Minnie Belle Lake (Meeker)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
Mission Lakes, Lower
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36"
Mission Lakes, Lower And Upper (Crow Wing)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
Mission Lakes, Upper
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
only 1 over 36"
Mississippi River And Lake Pepin
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Max size
- 30"
only 1 over 30"
Mitchell Lake (Crow Wing)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
Nisswa Lake
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
only 1 over 40"
North Star Lake Including Little North Star Lake (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
North Twin Lake (Beltrami)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
North-Central ZoneOut of season
- Season opens
- Nov 15
- Season closes
- Feb 28
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 22"
- Slot max
- 26"
Statewide aggregate per 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (Inland Seasons and Limits, p.29-31). Not more than 2 over 26 inches; all pike 22-26 inches must be immediately released. either 2 northern pike over 26" and none from 22 to 26" or 1 from 22 to 26" and 1 over 26"
Northeast ZoneOut of season
- Season opens
- Nov 15
- Season closes
- Feb 28
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 26"
only 1 northern pike over 26"
Rabbit Lakes, Big And East Big (Crow Wing)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24‑36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
Rachel Lake And Little Rachel Lake (Douglas)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
Ray Lake
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
only 1 over 40"
Red Lake, Upper Including Shotley Brook And Tamarac River
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
only 1 over 40" allowed all from 30-40" must be immediately released
Red Lake, Upper Including Shotley Brook And Tamarac River (Beltrami County)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
only 1 over 40" allowed.
Round Lake
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
only 1 over 40"
Roy Lake
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
only 1 over 40"
Rush Lake, East And West (Chisago)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 26"
- Slot max
- 40"
all from 26-40" must be immediately released only 1 over 40"
Sallie Lake (Becker)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
Shamineau Lake (Morrison)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
South Dakota-Minnesota Border WatersOut of season
- Season opens
- Nov 15
- Season closes
- Feb 28
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
spearing 2026-2027 spearing
South Farm Lake (Lake)Open
- Status
- Permitted
special regulation repealed
Southern ZoneOut of season
- Season opens
- Nov 15
- Season closes
- Feb 28
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 24"
Spider Lake (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
St. Croix River Downstream Of Taylors Falls Dam To U.s. Hwy 10 BridgeOut of season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Max size
- 30"
only 1 over 30"
St. Croix River Upstream Of Taylors Falls DamOut of season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
St. Louis River EstuaryOut of season
- Season opens
- May 9
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
Sugar Lake (Wright)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24‑36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
Turtle River Chain Of Lakes Including Connected Turtle River Lake, Little Turtle, Big Turtle, Movil, Beltrami, Fox Lakes, And The Turtle River From Little Turtle Lake Downstream To Fox Lake (Beltrami)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 22"
- Slot max
- 30"
all from 22-30" must be immediately released only 1 over 30"
Upper Gull Lake
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 40"
- Slot min
- 30"
- Slot max
- 40"
only 1 over 40"
Wabedo Lake (Cass)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
White Iron Lake (St. Louis And Lake)Open
- Status
- Permitted
special regulation repealed
Woman Lake (Cass)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 36"
- Slot min
- 24"
- Slot max
- 36"
all from 24-36" must be immediately released only 1 over 36"
Walleye
Rainy Lake Including The Rainy River Above The Dam At International Falls, All Of Rainy Lake To The Dam At Kettle Falls, Black Bay Including Gold Portage Below The Rapids, All Of The Rat Root River, And Rat Root Lake (Koochiching And St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
All walleye from 18‑26" must be immediately released only 1 walleye over 26" allowed in possession
Lake Of The Woods
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Max size
- 28"
- Slot min
- 19.5"
- Slot max
- 28"
aggregate limit with Sauger is six; no more than four can be Walleye Only one Walleye over 28 inches total length may be possessed. must be immediately released
Rainy RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Effective Mar. 1 – Apr. 14; All Walleye and Sauger must be returned to the water immediately.
Fourmile Bay Of Lake Of The WoodsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Effective Mar. 1 – Apr. 14; All Walleye and Sauger must be returned to the water immediately.
Aitkin Lake Including Area Known As Aitkin Flowage
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Ash River To Ash River Falls
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Big Pine Lake (Otter Tail)
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Big Sandy Lake And Connected Waters (Aitkin)
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 18"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released
Cloquet River From Mouth Of Island Reservoir Upstream 0.5 Miles To Rapids
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Crane Lake Including Vermilion Gorge And Echo River From Mouth Upstream To County Highway 424 Bridge (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined, only 4 may be walleye. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Cut Foot Sioux Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Davis Lake Including Bay Known As Steamboat Lake
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Egg Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Farm Island Lake (Aitkin)
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 16"
- Slot max
- 19"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession all from 16-19" must be immediately released
Farm Lake (Lake)
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession All from 17-26" must be immediately released
First River
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Fish Lake Reservoir (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 17"
except 1 over 26" allowed in possession all less than 13" or greater than 17" must be immediately released
Flowage Lake
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Four Mile BayCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
All Walleye must be returned to the water immediately. Effective March 1, 2026 – April 14, 2026
Garden Lake (Lake)
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only one over 26" allowed in possession all from 17-26" must be immediately released
Green Lake (Chisago)
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Horseshoe Lake And Connected Minnewawa Lake (Aitkin)
- Possession
- 3 fish
Island Lake Near Northome (Itasca)
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 17-26" must be immediately released
Island Lake Reservoir
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Island Lake Reservoir Including Cloquet River From Mouth Of Island Reservoir Upstream 0.5 Miles To Rapids And Otter River From Mouth Of Island Reservoir Upstream To Boulder Reservoir Dam (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Max size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20" all from 15-20" must be immediately released
Kabekona Lake (Hubbard)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 20-26" must be immediately released
Kabetogama Lake
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Kabetogama Lake Including Sullivan Bay And Ash River To Ash River Falls (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 6 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Kerbs Lake
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Knife Lake (Kanabec)
- Min size
- 24"
- Max size
- 24"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 24"
only 1 over 24" allowed in possession all from 18-24" must be immediately released
Lac Qui Parle Lake Upstream To Marsh Lake Dam
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Lac Qui Parle Lake Upstream To Marsh Lake Dam, Including The Watson Sag Upstream To The Diversion Dam (Lac Qui Parle And Chippewa)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted BoundariesIn season
- Season opens
- May 10
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 15"
Leech Lake (Cass)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Lida Lakes, North
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Lida Lakes, South
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Lida Lakes, South And North, Including Mud Lake (Otter Tail)
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 17-26" must be immediately released
Little Boy Lake (Cass)
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Little Cormorant Lake (Becker)
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Little McDonald Lake
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Little McDonald Lake Including Kerbs Lake (Otter Tail)
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 17-26" must be immediately released
Little Pine Lake Including Mud Lake West Of County Hwy 51 And Up To 425th Avenue (Otter Tail)
- Min size
- 26"
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Little Vermilion Lake
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Little Vermilion Lake Including Loon River To Loon River Falls Portage (St. Louis)
- Possession
- 6 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession all from 18-26" must be immediately released
Loon River To Loon River Falls Portage
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Mandall Lake (Chisago)
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Mille Lacs Lake Including Tributaries To Posted Boundaries (Aitkin, Crow Wing And Mille Lacs Coun Ties)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Regulations for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, tullibee, and other fish species will be posted at public access sites and the DNR website at mndnr.gov/millelacslake.
Mink-Somers Lake Near Maple Lake (Wright)
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Minnehaha Creek Downstream From Minnehaha FallsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Minnesota River Downstream From The Mendota BridgeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Minnewawa Lake And Connected Horseshoe Lake (Aitkin)
- Possession
- 3 fish
Mississippi River (Dakota)
- Min size
- 15"
From the Hastings dam downstream to the Minnesota-Wisconsin border (inland waters of Pool 3)
Mississippi River (Dakota) From The Hastings Dam Downstream To The Minnesota–Wisconsin Border (Inland Waters Of Pool 3)
- Min size
- 15"
Mississippi River Downstream Of Lock And Dam 8
- Min size
- 15"
- Max size
- 27"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 27"
only 1 walleye over 27" must be immediately released
Mississippi River Pools 3-8 Including Lake Pepin
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
combined total; only 1 walleye or sauger over 20"
Mississippi River To Knutson Dam
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Moose Lake Near Deer River (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 24"
- Max size
- 24"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20-24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
Mud Lake (Otter Tail)
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Namakan Lake (St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 6 fish
- Max size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 18-26" must be immediately released combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
North Branch Kawishiwi River From Farm Lake 4.8 Miles East To The Long Portage
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Osakis And Little Osakis Lakes (Douglas And Todd)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 15"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Otter River From Mouth Of Island Reservoir Upstream To Boulder Reservoir Dam
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Min size
- 20"
- Slot min
- 15"
- Slot max
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
Pigeon River To Pigeon Lake Dam
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Pool 2 Of The Mississippi River Between The Hastings Dam And The Ford Dam, Including All Backwater Lakes And Connecting Waters Except Crosby, Pickerel, Upper, Little Pigs Eye, And North Star Steel LakesCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Prairie River From Confluence With Tamarack River Downstream To Confluence With Big Sandy Lake
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Rabour Lake (Chisago)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 17"
- Max size
- 20"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Raven Flowage To Raven Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Red Lake, Upper Including Shotley Brook And Tamarac River (Beltrami County)Open
- Status
- Permitted
Restrictions or changes will be posted at public access sites and on the DNR website. A person’s statewide possession limit may not include more than the current daily limit of Red Lake walleye.
Round Lake Near Squaw Lake Including The Popple River Downstream To State Highway Bridge 46 (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20-24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
Saganaga Lake Including Gull Lake And The Sea Gull River (Cook)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 17"
only 1 over 20" repealed
Sand Lake And Connecting Waters (Itasca County)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
only 1 over 24" allowed in possession all walleye 20-24" must be immediately released
Sand Lake Including Connecting Birds Eye Lake, Little Sand Lake, Portage Lake And Bowstring River Upstream To County Road 35 Bridge And Downstream To The County Road 145 Bridge (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
all 17-26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Sand Point Lake (St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 6 fish
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 18-26" must be immediately released combined, only 4 may be walleye
Sandy River From State Highway 210 Downstream To Confluence With The Mississippi River
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Sandy River Lake
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
Sea Gull Lake Including Alpine River Between Alpine Lake And Sea Gull Lake (Cook)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 17"
only 1 over 20" repealed
South Farm Lake (Lake)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 17-26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Splithand Lake Including Moody’s Creek Upstream To County Road 432 (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20-24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
St. Croix River Downstream Of Taylors Falls Dam To The U.s. Hwy 10 BridgeOut of season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
combined total; only 1 walleye or sauger over 20"
St. Croix River Upstream Of Taylors Falls DamOut of season
- Season opens
- May 2
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Min size
- 15"
St. Louis River EstuaryOut of season
- Season opens
- May 9
- Season closes
- Mar 1
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
combined total
Sugar Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Sullivan Bay
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
possession limit 6 combined with sauger, only 4 may be walleye only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Swan Lake Including Swan River Downstream To Dam, Upstream To County Road 12, And Connected Streams (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20-24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
Third River Flowage To Little Dixon Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Trout Lake Near Coleraine (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 24"
all from 20‑24" must be immediately released only 1 over 24" allowed in possession
Venstrom Lake (Otter Tail)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 17‑26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Vermilion Lake (St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 20"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 20-26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26"
Wabedo Lake (Cass)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 18-26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26"
Waconia Lake (Carver)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 16"
only 1 over 20" allowed in possession
Watson Sag Upstream To The Diversion Dam
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 20"
only 1 over 20"
West Savanna River From County Highway 14 Downstream To Confluence With The Prairie River
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 26"
all less than 14" or greater than 18" must be immediately released. only 1 over 26" allowed in possession.
White Iron Lake (St. Louis And Lake)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 26"
- Slot min
- 17"
- Slot max
- 26"
all from 17‑26" must be immediately released only 1 over 26" allowed in possession
Winnibigoshish Lake
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 23"
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
only 1 over 23" allowed in possession all from 18-23" must be immediately released
Winnibigoshish Lake And Connected Waters (Beltrami, Cass, And Itasca): Mississippi River To Knutson Dam, Third River Flowage To Little Dixon Lake, Pigeon River To Pigeon Lake Dam, First River, Egg Lake Through Cut Foot Sioux Lake, Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake, Raven Flowage To Raven Lake, And Sugar Lake.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 23"
all from 18‑23" must be immediately released only 1 over 23" allowed in possession
Minnesota statewide
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
Statewide aggregate per 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (Inland Seasons and Limits, p.29-31). Combined limit Walleye + Sauger (and their hybrid). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession.
Lake Trout
Canada-Minnesota Border WatersIn season
- Season opens
- May 9
- Season closes
- Sep 30
(SUMMER)
Lake SuperiorOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Min size
- 43.25"
Non-certified record: 43 lbs, 8 oz Catch-and-release record
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted BoundariesIn season
- Season opens
- Dec 1
- Season closes
- Oct 4
- Possession
- 3 fish
2025-2026 season
Lakes Entirely Within The Bwcaw.Out of season
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Mar 31
(WINTER) 2027 Season
Lakes Outside Or Partly Outside The BwcawOut of season
- Season opens
- Jan 16
- Season closes
- Mar 15
(WINTER) 2027 Season
Little Trout Lake (St. Louis)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Mahnomen Mine And Connected Alstead And Arco Mines (Crow Wing)
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 20"
Minnesota statewide
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
Statewide aggregate per 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (Inland Seasons and Limits, p.29-31). Summer: May 9 - Sept 30. Winter: Jan 17 - Mar 31 outside BWCAW; Jan 1 - Mar 31 inside BWCAW.
Walleye And Sauger
Rainy River (Mouth To The Dam At International Falls And All Tributaries From The Mouth To The Upstream Boundaries Listed On Page 67.)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- May 9
- Season closes
- Feb 28
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Max size
- 28"
- Slot min
- 19.5"
- Slot max
- 28"
Catch-and-release only 2026-2027 season not more than 4 can be walleye; only 1 walleye over 28"; walleye 19½-28" must be immediately released. only 1 walleye over 28"; walleye 19½-28" must be immediately released. walleye 19½-28" must be immediately released.
Four Mile Bay (Southeast Bay Of Lake Of The Woods)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- May 9
- Season closes
- Feb 28
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Max size
- 28"
- Slot min
- 19.5"
- Slot max
- 28"
Catch-and-release only 2026-2027 season not more than 4 can be walleye; only 1 walleye over 28"; walleye 19½-28" must be immediately released. only 1 walleye over 28"; walleye 19½-28" must be immediately released. walleye 19½-28" must be immediately released.
Lake Of The Woods And Tributaries From Mouth To Upstream Boundaries Listed On Page 67.In season
- Season opens
- May 9
- Season closes
- Apr 14
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Max size
- 28"
- Slot min
- 19.5"
- Slot max
- 28"
2026-2027 season not more than 4 can be walleye; only 1 walleye over 28"; walleye 19½-28" must be immediately released. only 1 walleye over 28"; walleye 19½-28" must be immediately released. walleye 19½-28" must be immediately released.
Muskellunge
All Wisconsin-Minnesota Border WatersIn season
- Season opens
- May 23
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Min size
- 50"
Canada-Minnesota Border WatersIn season
- Season opens
- Jun 20
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Min size
- 50"
Iowa-Minnesota Border WatersIn season
- Season opens
- May 21
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Min size
- 40"
Mille Lacs LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Min size
- 58.25"
Certified weight record: 55 lbs, 14 oz Catch-and-release record
Mississippi River From Blandin Dam Downstream To Coon Rapids Dam (Itasca, Aitkin, Crow Wing, Morrison, Benton, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, And Hennepin)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Prairie River From Prairie Lake Dam Downstream To Mississippi River (Itasca)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
St. Louis River (St. Louis)
- Min size
- 50"
on only the Minnesota–Wisconsin border waters
Minnesota statewide
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 54"
Statewide aggregate per 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (Inland Seasons and Limits, p.29-31).
Sauger
Rainy Lake Including The Rainy River Above The Dam At International Falls, All Of Rainy Lake To The Dam At Kettle Falls, Black Bay Including Gold Portage Below The Rapids, All Of The Rat Root River, And Rat Root Lake (Koochiching And St. Louis)
- Possession
- 8 fish
not more than 4 can be walleye
Lake Of The Woods
- Daily bag
- 6 fish
aggregate limit with Walleye is six
Rainy RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Effective Mar. 1 – Apr. 14; All Walleye and Sauger must be returned to the water immediately.
Fourmile Bay Of Lake Of The WoodsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Effective Mar. 1 – Apr. 14; All Walleye and Sauger must be returned to the water immediately.
Tiger Muskellunge
Minnesota statewide
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 40"
Statewide aggregate per 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (Inland Seasons and Limits, p.29-31).
Lake Sturgeon
Lake Of The WoodsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Catch and release fishing is allowed during this time period. Effective Oct. 1, 2025 through Apr. 23, 2026
Rainy RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Anglers are allowed to catch-and-release lake sturgeon during this period (Mar 1 through Apr 23).
All Species
Rainy River
- Gear
- Gaffs Not Allowed
A person may not possess or use a gaff while fishing on the Rainy River.
Hooper Creek Mouth Upstream To State Highway 172 Bridge (Lake Of The Woods)
- Gear
- Fly Only
Yellow Perch
Lake Whitefish
Lake Of The WoodsOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Certified weight record: 13 lbs, 9 oz
Silver Redhorse
Rainy RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Certified weight record: 10 lbs, 6 oz
Ontario waters
2101 rules from MNRF, 53 species.
Lake Trout
FMZ 14 - Lake ErieOut of season
- Season opens
- Dec 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
FMZ 13 - Lake Huron SouthOut of season
- Season opens
- Dec 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
S-2 C-1
FMZ 1 - Rainy River/Lake of the WoodsOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Open all year S-3 C-1
Alfred Inlets
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Arnott Lake (49°35'53"N, 84°36'24"W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Art Lake (Spruce Lake)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Atikaminike
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Avery Lake (47°08'38"N, 81°13'58"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Aylen Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Baptiste LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Bark Lake (45°27′19″N, 77°50′58″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Barnet Lake (47°10'52"N, 81°10'39"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Bay Lake (45°01'29"N, 77°51'32"W) - Faraday TownshipOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Bay Lake (45°01′29″N, 77°51′32″W) - Faraday TownshipOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Bay Lake (45°30'16"N, 79°12'05"W) - Perry TownshipOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Bay Lake (45°30′16″N, 79°12′05″W) - Perry TownshipOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Bear Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
none between 40-55 cm
Bear Trap Lake (48°15'35"N, 87°31'04"W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Beaton Lake 65 (Loon Lake) (48°58'51"N, 84°47'51"W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Beech Lake (45°04′39″N, 78°41′44″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Bella Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
none between 40-55 cm
Bellows Lake (Horseshoe Lake) (46°19'08"N, 82°20'26"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Big Gibson Lake (46°15′36″N, 78°10′06″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Big Limestone LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Big Limestone Lake (45°14′11″N, 77°00′44″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Big Skunk Lake (49°35'25"N, 84°33'33"W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Big Sound Of Parry Sound - The Waters Of The Big Sound In Georgian Bay, In The District Of Parry Sound. Western Boundary Line From Cadotte Point On Parry Island To The Easternmost Point Of Killbear Provincial Park. Southern Boundary Is The Swing Bridge Connecting Rose Point To Parry Island, Including Parry Sound Harbour, Hay Bay, Deep Bay And Depot Harbour.In season
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Big Sound Of Parry Sound - The Waters West Of The Killbear Channel In Georgian Bay, In The District Of Parry Sound. Eastern Boundary From Cyril Point To The Southwestern Most Point Of Spruce Island To The Lighthouse Located Immediately North Of The Nias Islands To Liddon Point Of Parry Island. Western Boundary From Oak Point To The Lighthouse On Jones Islands To The Lighthouse On Gordon Rocks To The Most Northerly Point Of Snake Island To The Lighthouse On Snug Island Due East To The Mainland.Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 61 cm
from January 1 to February 7 and April 1 to June 23 and September 1 to September 30 must be less than 61 cm from February 8 to March 31 and June 24 to August 31
Big Sound Of Parry Sound - Waters Of The Big Sound In Georgian Bay, In The District Of Parry Sound. Western Boundary Line From Cadotte Point On Parry Island To The Easternmost Point Of Killbear Provincial Park. Southern Boundary Is The Swing Bridge Connecting Rose Point To Parry Island, Including Parry Sound Harbour, Hay Bay, Deep Bay And Depot Harbour.Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 61 centimetres
from January 1 to February 7 and April 1 to June 23 and September 1 to September 30 must be less than 61 centimetres from February 8 to March 31 and June 24 to August 31 from February 8 to March 31 and June 24 to August 31
Big Sound Of Parry Sound - Waters West Of The Killbear Channel In Georgian Bay, In The District Of Parry Sound. Eastern Boundary From Cyril Point To The Southwestern Most Point Of Spruce Island To The Lighthouse Located Immediately North Of The Nias Islands To Liddon Point Of Parry Island. Western Boundary From Oak Point To The Lighthouse On Jones Islands To The Lighthouse On Gordon Rocks To The Most Northerly Point Of Snake Island To The Lighthouse On Snug Island Due East To The Mainland.Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 61 centimetres
from January 1 to February 7 and April 1 to June 23 and September 1 to September 30 must be less than 61 centimetres from February 8 to March 31 and June 24 to August 31 from February 8 to March 31 and June 24 to August 31
Big Sound Of Parry Sound (Killbear Channel) - The Waters Of The Killbear Channel In Georgian Bay, In The District Of Parry Sound. Eastern Boundary Line From Cadotte Point On Parry Island Across The Channel To The Easternmost Point Of Killbear Provincial Park. Western Boundary Line From Cyril Point To The Southernmost Point Of Spruce Island To The Lighthouse Located Immediately North Of The Nias Islands To The Southernmost Point Of Rose Island To Liddon Point On Parry Island.Closed
- Status
- Closed
closed all year
Big Vermilion Lake
- Max size
- 60 centimetres
- Slot min
- 45 centimetres
- Slot max
- 60 centimetres
not more than 1 greater than 60 centimetres
Big Vermilion Lake (50°02'00"N, 92°13'00"W)
- Max size
- 60 cm
- Slot min
- 45 cm
- Slot max
- 60 cm
not more than 1 greater than 60 cm none between 45-60 cm
Bigwind Lake (45°03′26″N, 79°03′17″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Bitter Lake (45°10′19″N, 78°34′32″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Black Sturgeon LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
no size limit S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Blackies Lake (47°26'55"N, 81°26'22"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Blackstone Lake (Excluding Sanctuary)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Blackstone Lake (Excluding Sanctuary) (45°13′54″N, 79°53′01″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Bob Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
none between 40-55 cm
Boot
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Boshkung Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
none between 40-55 cm
Brave Lake (49°51'15"N, 84°20'43"W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Brule
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Buck LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Buck Lake (McCann Lake)In season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Buckskin Lake (44°57′34″N, 78°11′35″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Burwash Lake (47°07'46"N, 81°02'46"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Buzzard LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Camp
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Cardwell Lake (Long Lake)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Cardwell Lake (Long Lake) (45°19′52n, 79°29′28″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Cedar Lake (Lake 56) (47°12'48"N, 80°51'43"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Cedarbough Lake (49°58'49"N, 92°11'37"W) And All Connecting Streams To Little Vermilion Lake (50°00'06"N, 92°09'18"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
closed all year
Cedarbough Lake And All Connecting Streams To Little Vermilion LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Chandos LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Cherry Lake (44°39′40″N, 78°14′42″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Chrysler Lake (47°28'16"N, 81°06'27"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Clear Lake (45°02'31"N, 79°00'59"W) - Oakley TownshipIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Clear Lake (45°10'56"N, 78°42'44"W) - Sherborne TownshipIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Clearwater BayClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Gear
- Barbless
All anglers: C-0 (except for tag holders) open from third Saturday in May to September 30 Only one barbless hook may be used for Lake Trout
Clipper
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Cloverleaf
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Commando Lake (49°04'N, 81°01'W) - Glackmeyer TownshipOpen
- Status
- Open
- Season closes
- Sep 15
open from second Sunday in February to September 15
Concession Lake (44°40′49″N, 78°28′30″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Corine Lake (49°33'21"N, 84°35'44"W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Cox Lake (44°41′06″N, 78°15′13″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Crane Lake (45°12′45″N, 79°55′30″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Crooked Lake (46°02'45"N, 79°50'36"W)Open
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Additional Fishing Opportunities Season: open all year Additional Fishing Opportunities Limits: S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Crooked Lake (46°02′45″N, 79°50′36″W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Cross
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Cross Lake (46°52'19"N, 79°57'57"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 50 cm
Limits: S-2; not more than 1 greater than 50 cm, and C-1
Cross Lake (46°52’19”N, 79°57’57”W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 50 centimetres
Cul De Sac LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Gear
- Barbless
All anglers: C-0 (except for tag holders) open from third Saturday in May to September 30 Only one barbless hook may be used for Lake Trout
Darlington Lake (45°22′02″N, 80°01′57″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Dayohessarah (48°47'00"N, 85°02'00"W) And Little Dayohessarah Lakes (48°47'01"N, 85°00'15"W) - Odlum And Hambleton TownshipsIn season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Deception BayClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Gear
- Barbless
All anglers: C-0 (except for tag holders) open from third Saturday in May to September 30 Only one barbless hook may be used for Lake Trout
Deer LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Devils
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Diamond Lake (45°04′26″N, 78°02′12″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Diamond Lake (47°12'12"N, 80°14'37"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 50 cm
Limits: S-2; not more than 1 greater than 50 cm, and C-1
Diamond Lake (47°12’12”N, 80°14’37”W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 50 centimetres
Dotty Lake (45°27′41″N, 78°59′30″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Drizzle LakeIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 27
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before fourth Saturday in April and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Dryberry Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Duck Lake (Little Seguin Lake)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Duck Lake (Little Seguin Lake) (45°22′51″N, 79°48′04″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Eagle Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Echo BayClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Gear
- Barbless
All anglers: C-0 (except for tag holders) open from third Saturday in May to September 30 Only one barbless hook may be used for Lake Trout
Echoing Lake (54°31'14"N, 92°14'24"W)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 65 centimetres
any size not more than one greater than 65 centimetres
Edna Lake (47°04'44"N, 81°13'45"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Eels LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Elizabeth Lake (46°14'39"N, 81°38'02"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Eva Lake (Clear Lake)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Faircloth Lake (Greytrout Lake) (51°09'20"N, 88°11'24"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
C-0 S-1
Faircloth Lake (Greytrout Lake) (51°09′20″N, 88°11′24″W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
Fairholme Lake (45°34′36″N, 79°54′13″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Fernow Lake (49°54'52"N, 86°03'18"W) - Fernow Township
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 cm
not more than 1 greater than 56 cm
Flagg (47°47'33"N, 84°17'51"W) And Gould Lakes (47°48'33"N, 84°17'07"W) And All Connecting Waters And TributariesOut of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Flagg And Gould Lakes And All Connecting Waters And TributariesOut of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Flaxman LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Fletcher Lake (45°21′13″N, 78°47′04″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Florence Lake (47°13'36"N, 80°33'09"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
Season: closed all year
FMZ 4 - Nipigon/Thunder BayIn season
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 cm
S-2 C-1; no size limit not more than 1 greater than 56 cm
Forget Lake (45°15′16″N, 79°54′20″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Fortescue Lake (44°50′14″N, 78°26′30″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Fourcorner Lake (45°09′39″N, 78°16′41″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Geneva Lake (46°45'52"N, 81°32'31"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Georgian Bay - Waters West And South Of The Killbear Channel In Georgian Bay, In The District Of Parry Sound. Western Boundary From Green Point To The Most Northerly Point Of Hertzberg Island To Colin Rock To The Most Westerly Point Of North Limestone Island To The Southwestern Point Of Sandy Island To The Most Northern Point Of The Largest Of The Umbrella Islands To The Most Northern Point Of Frying Pan Island To The Most Southern Point Of Sans Souci Island To Mainland Point. Eastern Boundary From Oak Point To The Lighthouse On Jones Islands To The Lighthouse On Gordon Rocks To The Most Northerly Point Of Snake Island To The Lighthouse On Snug Island Due East To The Mainland And The Swing Bridge Connecting Rose Point To Parry Island. Includes Five Mile Bay And Waters Around McLaren And Isabella Island.Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
Georgian Bay – Waters West And South Of The Killbear Channel In Georgian Bay, In The District Of Parry Sound. Western Boundary From Green Point To The Most Northerly Point Of Hertzberg Island To Colin Rock To The Most Westerly Point Of North Limestone Island To The Southwestern Point Of Sandy Island To The Most Northern Point Of The Largest Of The Umbrella Islands To The Most Northern Point Of Frying Pan Island To The Most Southern Point Of Sans Souci Island To Mainland Point. Eastern Boundary From Oak Point To The Lighthouse On Jones Islands To The Lighthouse On Gordon Rocks To The Most Northerly Point Of Snake Island To The Lighthouse On Snug Island Due East To The Mainland And The Swing Bridge Connecting Rose Point To Parry Island. Includes Five Mile Bay And Waters Around McLaren And Isabella Island.Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
Ghost
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Gong Lake (47°04'12"N, 83°32'10"W) - Handleman TownshipOut of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Gordon Reid Lake (South Lake, I-100 Lake) (51°01'14"N, 88°02'37"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 cm
S-2 C-1 not more than 1 greater than 56 cm
Gordon Reid Lake (South Lake, I-100 Lake) (51°01′14″N, 88°02′37″W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 centimetres
not more than one greater than 56 centimetres
Gowganda Lake (47°38'18"N, 80°46'59"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Grass Lake (Sweny Lake)In season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Green Lake (45°15′30″N, 76°55′16″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Grehan Lake (49°29'21"N, 86°37'27"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
Harp Lake (45°22′43″N, 79°08′06″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Hay LakeIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 27
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before fourth Saturday in April and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Hearst Lake (47°17'28"N, 79°45'34"W)Open
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Additional Fishing Opportunities Season: open all year Additional Fishing Opportunities Limits: S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Hearst Lake (47°17′28″N, 79°45′34″W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Holland LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Horn Lake (Sollman Lake)In season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Hudson LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Iroquois Bay Of The North Channel Of Lake HuronClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 51 centimetres
must be less than 51 centimetres and possessing a fin clip with a healed scar
Isabel Lake (Beauty Lake) (47°32'06"N, 80°36'10"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Jamieson LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Jeffrey LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Jerry LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Justin Lake (First Justin) (47°20'36"N, 79°53'27"W)Open
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Additional Fishing Opportunities Season: open all year Additional Fishing Opportunities Limits: S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Justin Lake (First Justin) (47°20′36″N, 79°53′27″W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Kabakwa Lake (45°06′51″N, 78°47′14″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Kakakise LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Keemle LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Kendall InletClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Gear
- Barbless
All anglers: C-0 (except for tag holders) open from third Saturday in May to September 30 Only one barbless hook may be used for Lake Trout
Kimball LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Kingston Lake (47°35'17"N, 80°05'39"W)Open
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Additional Fishing Opportunities Season: open all year Additional Fishing Opportunities Limits: S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Kingston Lake (47°35′17″N, 80°05′39″W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Kitt Lake - (47°21'03"N, 79°55'28"W)Open
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Additional Fishing Opportunities Season: open all year Additional Fishing Opportunities Limits: S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Klaxon Lake (45°09′43″N, 78°37′50″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Knickerbocker
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Kokoko Lake (47°05'31"N, 80°01'45"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 50 cm
Limits: S-2; not more than 1 greater than 50 cm, and C-1
Kokoko Lake (47°05’31”N, 80°01’45”W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 50 centimetres
Kushog Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 centimetres
- Slot max
- 55 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; none between 40-55 centimetres
Lac Nipigon Et Ses Tributaires En Aval Des Premiers Rapides, Chutes, Barrages Ou Lacs, Ou Le Cours D’eau Tout Entier S’il N’y A Pas De Rapides, Chutes, Barrages Ou Lacs; Comprend Aussi : Les Eaux Sur Les Îles Du Lac Nipigon, Y Compris Les Lacs Forgan, Bonner, Little Bonner Et Jackpot (Lac Madeline) La Rivière Gull, En Aval Du Pont De La Route 527 La Rivière Kabitotikwia, En Aval Du Pont De La Route 527 La Rivière Poshkokagan, En Aval Et Incluant Les Rapides (49°25'45" N Et 89°04'55" O) Situés À 13 Km En Amont Du Pont Du Chemin Black Sturgeon La Rivière Wabinosh, En Aval Du Lac Wabinosh La Rivière Little Jackfish - En Aval À Partir De La Ligne Médiane Du Pont Du CnClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
- Daily bag
- 2
- Possession
- 1
- Min size
- 70 cm
Il est interdit d’avoir en sa possession des ombles de fontaine ou des touladis vivants. un seul dépassant 70 cm
Lake 34 (Plier Lake) (47°17'05"N, 80°57'53"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Lake 44 (47°10'50"N, 81°05'38"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Lake 65 - Valin TownshipOut of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Lake 79 - Valin TownshipOut of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Lake Clear
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 centimetres
- Slot max
- 55 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; none between 40-55 centimetres
Lake NipigonClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
- Season opens
- Mar 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 70 cm
No possession of live Lake Trout permitted S-2 C-1 not more than 1 greater than 70 cm
Lake Nipigon And Its Tributaries Downstream From The First Falls, Rapids, Dams Or Lakes Or The Entire Stream If There Are No Falls, Rapids, Dams Or LakesClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
- Season opens
- Mar 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 70 centimetres
No possession of live Lake Trout or Brook Trout permitted S-2 and C-1; not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 70 centimetres
Lake Simcoe, Lake Couchiching (44°39'51"N, 79°22'34"W), Green River, Trent Canal System And Their Tributaries - Downstream From Lake Couchiching To Lock 42, The Trent Canal System In Brock And Ramara Townships, And The Severn River And Its Tributaries (Excluding The Black River) Downstream From Lake Couchiching To Wasdell Falls, All Within The Regional Municipalities Of York, Durham And Simcoe County And The District Of MuskokaIn season
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Lake Temagami (46°59'36"N, 80°04'15"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 50 cm
C-0; day after Labour Day to September 30 S-2; not more than 1 greater than 50 cm, and C-1, from February 15 to third Sunday in March and third Saturday in May to Labour Day C-1, from February 15 to third Sunday in March and third Saturday in May to Labour Day not more than 1 greater than 50 cm, and C-1, from February 15 to third Sunday in March and third Saturday in May to Labour Day
Lake Temagami (46°59'36"N.,, 80°04'15"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 50 centimetres
day after Labour Day to September 30 from February 15 to third Sunday in March and third Saturday in May to Labour Day not more than 1 greater than 50 centimetres, from February 15 to third Sunday in March and third Saturday in May to Labour Day
Laughton Lake (Lake 15f-47)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Lavallee LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Leask Lake (47°12'39"N, 81°05'19"WOut of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Lipsy Lake (45°10′29″N, 78°38′12″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Little Anstruther LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Little Anstruther Lake (44°49′33″N, 78°09′26″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Little Bob Lake (44°52′37″N, 78°47′12″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Little Burwash LakeOut of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Little Burwash Lake (47°07'57"N, 81°05'31"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Little Chiblow LakeOut of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Little Chiblow Lake (46°21'25"N, 83°07'57"W) - Montgomery And Patton TownshipsOut of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Little Dayohessarah LakeIn season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Little Lake Clear
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 centimetres
- Slot max
- 55 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; none between 40-55 centimetres
Little Mayo LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Little Mayo Lake (45°03′23″N, 77°35′55″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Little Pic Lake (49°22'00"N, 86°38'00"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
Little Prune LakeOut of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Little Prune Lake (47°10'50"N, 81°06'26"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Little Vermilion Lake (50°00'06"N, 92°09'18"W) And All Connecting Streams To Cedarbough Lake (49°58'49"N, 92°11'37"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
closed all year
Little Vermilion Lake And All Connecting Streams To Cedarbough LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Log
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Long Lake (Oliphant Lake)In season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Loon Lake (Big Dudman Lake)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Loon Lake (Big Dudman Lake) (45°00′57″N, 78°22′33″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Lorimer Lake (45°32′41″N, 79°57′31″W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Louis
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Lower Fletcher LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Lower Matagamasi LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Luella Lake (51°11'20"N, 88°42'26"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 cm
S-2 C-1 not more than 1 greater than 56 cm
Luella Lake (51°11′20″N, 88°42′26″W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 centimetres
not more than one greater than 56 centimetres
Lutterworth Lake (Devil’s Lake)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Makobe Lake (47°26'49"N, 80°25'47"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 50 cm
Limits: S-2; not more than 1 greater than 50 cm, and C-1
Makobe Lake (47°26’49”N, 80°25’47”W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 50 centimetres
Manitoulin IslandIn season
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Manitoulin Island - Inland Waters Including Cockburn IslandOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
no size limit
McFadden Lake (Crozier Lake)In season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
McGovern Lake (47°05'45"N, 84°20'30"W) - Olsen TownshipOut of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
McGregor Bay (Lake Huron) - North Of A Line Drawn From The Most Westerly Point Of McGregor Point To The Most Easterly Point Of Land Of Little La Cloche Island, Including Iroquois BayClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 61 cm
from January 1 to February 7 and April 1 to June 23 and September 1 to September 30 must be less than 61 cm from February 8 to March 31 and June 24 to August 31
McKay Lake (49°37'14"N, 86°25'19"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 cm
not more than 1 greater than 56 cm
McLeod Lake (49°31'52"N, 86°33'13"W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
McNab Lake (47°09'48"N, 79°40'18"W)Open
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Additional Fishing Opportunities Season: open all year Additional Fishing Opportunities Limits: S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Memoir Lake (47°30'16"N, 82°58'54"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Merpaw Lake (51°38'53"N, 88°58'13"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
C-0 S-1
Merpaw Lake (51°38′53″N, 88°58′13″W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
Meteor Lake (47°18'09"N, 81°23'55"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Miller LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Miller Lake (47°39'37"N, 80°43'26"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Neault Lake (47°12'38"N, 80°59'14"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
North Lake (45°14'46"N, 78°24'34"W) - Harburn TownshipIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
North Lake (45°43'17"N, 79°11'49"W) - Proudfoot TownshipIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
North Pigeon LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Northwest Bay
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
O’sullivan Lake (50°25'00"N, 87°03'00"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 cm
S-2 C-1 not more than 1 greater than 56 cm
O’sullivan Lake (50°25′00″N, 87°03′00″W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 centimetres
not more than one greater than 56 centimetres
Obabika Lake (47°00'60"N, 80°16'26"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
Limits: S-1 and C-0
Obabika Lake (47°00’60”N, 80°16’26”W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
Opichuan Lake (51°14'46"N, 87°46'14"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 cm
S-2 C-1 not more than 1 greater than 56 cm
Opichuan Lake (51°14′46″N, 87°46′14″W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 centimetres
not more than one greater than 56 centimetres
Ortona Lake (Tee Lake) (46°29'48"N, 82°14'08"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Otter Creek (45°19'18"N, 78°11'4"W)In season
- Season opens
- Apr 27
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before fourth Saturday in April and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Otter Creek (Lower Hay Lake)In season
- Season opens
- Apr 27
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before fourth Saturday in April and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Otter LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Pancake Lake (47°04'19"N, 84°36'56"W) - Kincaid TownshipOut of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Pasha LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Pass LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Pilon Lake (46°29'44"N, 82°24'03"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Pine Lake (45°03'59"N, 79°04'06"W) - Oakley TownshipIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Pine Lake (45°05'09"N, 78°13'47"W) - Harcourt TownshipIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Point Bay
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Point Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Prune Lake (47°11'19"N, 81°07'44"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Pusey Lake (Dark Lake)In season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Raglan Lake (White Lake)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Raynar Lake (49°58'29"N, 86°29'40"W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Redpine Lake (49°38'02"N, 84°32'30"W) - Arnott TownshipOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Reedy
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Regina
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Rocky Island Lake (46°55'06"N, 83°01'22"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Roosevelt Lake (47°15'38"N, 79°42'45"W)Open
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Additional Fishing Opportunities Season: open all year Additional Fishing Opportunities Limits: S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Roosevelt Lake (47°15′38″N, 79°42′45″W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Sammons Bays
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Scotia Lake (47°04'20"N, 81°22'39"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Shoofly Lake (47°13'35"N, 81°22'45"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Snake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
South Anson Lake (Rainy Lake)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Spring Lake (Fowke Lake)In season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Stoplog LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Stormy Lake (46°04'47"N, 79°46'29"W)Open
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Additional Fishing Opportunities Season: open all year Additional Fishing Opportunities Limits: S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Stormy Lake (46°04′47″N, 79°46′29″W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Stouffer LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Sun Lake (49°25'16"N, 86°34'48"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
Superb Lake (50°30'55"N, 86°58'21"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 cm
S-2 C-1 not more than 1 greater than 56 cm
Superb Lake (50°30′55″N, 86°58′21″W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 centimetres
not more than one greater than 56 centimetres
Sydney Lake Area
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
S-1; for all non-Canadian anglers C-1; for all non-Canadian anglers
Sydney Lake Area - North Kenora Pilot Project Area - Waters South And East Of Kilburn Lake (50°43'05" N, 94°28'28" W) In Zone 2, Including Sydney (50°39'41" N, 94°26'10" W), Rowdy (50°33'28" N, 94°28'33" W) And Leano Lake (50°47'10" N, 94°26'39" W) Lakes
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Tallan LakeIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 27
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before fourth Saturday in April and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Thor Lake (47°08'05"N, 81°16'52"W) - Frechette TownshipOut of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Three Legged LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Threetrails Lake (46°44'07"N, 79°16'18"W)Open
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Additional Fishing Opportunities Season: open all year Additional Fishing Opportunities Limits: S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Threetrails Lake (46°44′07″N, 79°16′18″W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Tikamaganda Lake (47°30'29"N, 84°10'12"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Tooth Lake (47°10'53"N, 79°30'31"W)Open
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Additional Fishing Opportunities Season: open all year Additional Fishing Opportunities Limits: S-2 and C-1; no size limit
Trout Lake - (45°25'34"N, 79°58'31"W) - McDougall TownshipOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Trout Lake - (46°19'09"N, 79°20'11"W) - City Of North Bay And East Ferris Township
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 55 cm
S-1 C-1
Trout Lake (Stubbs Lake) - Sherwood TownshipOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Troutfly Lake (51°41'59"N, 88°53'22"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 cm
S-2 C-1 not more than 1 greater than 56 cm
Troutfly Lake (51°41′59″N, 88°53′22″W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 56 centimetres
not more than one greater than 56 centimetres
Upper Island Lake (Island Lake) (46°40'26"N, 84°15'11"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
Wahwashkesh Lake (Deer Lake)In season
- Season opens
- May 17
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
Fish Sanctuary: January 1 to Friday before third Saturday in May and December 1 to December 31 S-2 and C-1 none between 40-55 cm
Wauquimakog Lake (Wilson Lake)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Welcome Lake (47°05'41"N, 83°38'08"W)Out of season
- Season opens
- Feb 15
- Season closes
- Mar 15
Whitefish Bay
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Willow
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
All anglers: S-1; any size All anglers: C-1; any size
Windigo Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 40 centimetres
- Slot max
- 55 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; none between 40-55 centimetres
Woodchuck BayClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Gear
- Barbless
All anglers: C-0 (except for tag holders) open from third Saturday in May to September 30 Only one barbless hook may be used for Lake Trout
Young Lake (49°35'27"N, 84°40'02"W) - Arnott TownshipOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Yucca Lake (49°23'24"N, 86°37'50"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
Muskellunge
Rainy River (Fort Frances Dam To Wheeler's Point)Closed
- Status
- Closed
Rainy River - From Rainy Lake Downstream To The Fort Frances DamClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 122 cm
C-0 S-1
FMZ 14 - Lake ErieClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season closes
- Dec 15
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
FMZ 13 - Lake Huron SouthClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season closes
- Dec 15
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 102 centimetres
S-1 must be greater than 102 centimetres
FMZ 1 - Rainy River/Lake of the WoodsClosed
- Status
- Closed
not present in this Zone and are closed to fishing all year
Bruce And Grey Counties Inland Rivers And Streams Only, Excluding Those Waters Identified For This Area In Zone 16 Additional Fishing Opportunities
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Cedar LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
C-0 S-1
Cedar Lake (50°10'08"N, 93°07'11"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
C-0 S-1; must be greater than 137 cm
Cliff LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
C-0 S-1
Cliff Lake (50°10'08"N, 93°17'60"W) - At Highway 105Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
C-0 S-1; must be greater than 137 cm
Confusion LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 91 centimetres
C-0 S-1
Confusion Lake (50°40'00"N, 94°09'00"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 91 cm
C-0 S-1; must be greater than 91 cm must be greater than 91 cm
Echo River And Echo LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
Echo River And Echo Lake (46°33'36"N, 83°58'28"W) – Downstream From The Dam (46°34'27"N, 83°56'07"W) To Zone 14Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
Feather Lake (Quill Lake) - Pipestone ChainClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 122 cm
C-0 S-1
Fisheries Management Zone 8Closed
- Status
- Closed
closed to fishing all year
Flat LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 91 centimetres
C-0 S-1
Flat Lake (50°57'43"N, 93°57'12"W) - Baird TownshipClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 91 cm
C-0 S-1; must be greater than 91 cm must be greater than 91 cm
FMZ 4 - Nipigon/Thunder BayClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season closes
- Dec 15
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 102 cm
C-0 S-1 must be greater than 102 cm
FMZ 9 - Lake Simcoe/Kawartha
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
As of Jan 1, 2026
Footprint LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 122 cm
C-0 S-1
French RiverClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
French River - Those Waters North Of Highway 64 And West Of Highway 69 Starting At The Highway 69 Bridge On The French River And Proceeding Downstream To Georgian Bay Including All Connected Waters Within The Boundaries Of The French River Provincial ParkClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
French River - Waters Lying South Of The Five Finger Rapids, And West Of The Chaudière Dam Downstream To The Highway 69 Bridge Including Wolseley Bay, The North Channel Of The French River, 18 Mile Bay, Ranger Bay And Dry Pine Bay To The Highway 607 BridgeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
Goulais River (Whitman Dam To Lake Superior)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
Inland Rivers And Streams Bruce And Grey Counties Only, Excluding Those Waters Identified For This Area In Zone 16 Additional Fishing Opportunities
- Season closes
- Sep 30
open from first Saturday in June to September 30
Lac Seul And All Connecting Waters Including, But Not Limited To Broad, Sunlight, Root River, Vaughan (Whitefish Lake) And Lost Lakes, And Wenasaga RiverClosed
- Status
- Closed
C-0
Lake NipissingClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Jun 15
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
C-0 open from third Saturday in June to November 30 S-1
Lake Nipissing - Including The Waters Of The French River From The Chaudière And The Little Chaudière Dams To Lake Nipissing; The West Bay Of Lake Nipissing In Haddo Township; The Northwest Bay Of Lake Nipissing To The Falls Of MacPherson Creek; The Sturgeon River From Lake Nipissing To The Dam At Sturgeon Falls; The Veuve River From Lake Nipissing To The Chutes Located In Lot 5 In Concession 1 In Caldwell Township; The Lavase River From Lake Nipissing To The Champlain Park Boat Ramp (46°14'31"N., 79°25'11"W) In The City Of North Bay, The South River From Lake Nipissing To Highway 654; And The Entire West Arm Of Lake Nipissing Including Cross LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
Lake Simcoe, Lake Couchiching (44°39'51"N, 79°22'34"W), Green River, Trent Canal System And Their Tributaries - Downstream From Lake Couchiching To Lock 42, The Trent Canal System In Brock And Ramara Townships, And The Severn River And Its Tributaries (Excluding The Black River) Downstream From Lake Couchiching To Wasdell Falls, All Within The Regional Municipalities Of York, Durham And Simcoe County And The District Of MuskokaClosed
- Status
- Closed
closed all year
Little GrassyClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 122 cm
C-0 S-1
Longlegged LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
C-0 S-1
Lower Manitou LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 122 cm
C-0 S-1
Mississagi RiverClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
Mississagi River – Downstream From The Dam At Red Rock Lake (46°18'56"N, 83°17'27"W) To Zone 14Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
Moira Lake (44°29′14″N, 77°27′13″W) - Huntingdon TownshipClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 102 centimetres
Moira River - From The First Dam Above Lake Ontario (City Of Belleville) Upstream To Highway 7Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 102 centimetres
Muskie (Maskinonge) Lake (49°56'58"N, 92°17'41"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
C-0
Niagara River From The Peace Bridge To Niagara Falls
- Season closes
- Dec 15
Partridge Crop LakesClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 122 cm
C-0 S-1
Perrault LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
C-0 S-1
Pickerel River - From The First Set Of Rapids Downstream Of The Lake At 45°59'45"N, 80°21'W Downstream To Georgian Bay And Including Those Parts Of The Pickerel River Known As Cantin Lake, Trestle Gully Lake, Deep Bay, Muskrat Bay And David’s Bay
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 122 cm
S-1 and C-0 must be greater than 122 cm
Pickerel River - From The First Set Of Rapids Downstream Of The Lake At 45°59′45″N, 80°21′W Downstream To Georgian Bay And Including Those Parts Of The Pickerel River Known As Cantin Lake, Trestle Gully Lake, Deep Bay, Muskrat Bay And David’s BayClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 122 centimetres
S-1; must be greater than 122 centimetres, and C-0
Pipestone Lake - Pipestone ChainClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 122 cm
C-0 S-1
Rideau RiverClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 112 centimetres
Russett LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 91 centimetres
C-0 S-1
Russett Lake (50°58'31"N, 93°55'45"W) - Baird TownshipClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 91 cm
C-0 S-1; must be greater than 91 cm must be greater than 91 cm
Schistose LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 122 cm
C-0 S-1
Serpent RiverClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
Serpent River – Downstream From Highway 17 To Zone 14Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
Spanish RiverClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
Spanish River - Downstream From The Highway 6 Bridge, And The Aux Sables River From Its Confluence At The Spanish River Upstream To Highway 17.Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
Stoco Lake (44°28′15″N, 77°17′29″W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 102 centimetres
Sydney Lake AreaClosed
- Status
- Closed
C-0; for all non-Canadian anglers
Sydney Lake Area - North Kenora Pilot Project Area - Waters South And East Of Kilburn Lake (50°43'05" N, 94°28'28" W) In Zone 2, Including Sydney (50°39'41" N, 94°26'10" W), Rowdy (50°33'28" N, 94°28'33" W) And Leano Lake (50°47'10" N, 94°26'39" W) LakesClosed
- Status
- Closed
Thames River - From The Mouth Of The Thames River At Lake St. Clair To The Downstream Side Of The Keil Street Bridge (Municipality Of Chatham)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 112 centimetres
Thessalon RiverClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
Thessalon River – Downstream From Rydal Dam (46°21'55"N, 83°44'31"W) To Zone 14Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
Unnamed Lake (Paul-Orr Lake)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 91 centimetres
C-0 S-1
Unnamed Lake (Paul-Orr Lake) (50°59'24"N, 93°56'02"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 91 cm
C-0 S-1; must be greater than 91 cm must be greater than 91 cm
Unnamed Lake (Spires Lake)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 91 centimetres
C-0 S-1
Unnamed Lake (Spires Lake) (50°58'42"N, 93°58'45"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 91 cm
C-0 S-1; must be greater than 91 cm must be greater than 91 cm
Unnamed Lake At 49°36'N, 94°51'WClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
C-0 S-1
Wanapitae RiverClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 137 centimetres
Wanapitae River – Downstream Of Sturgeon Chutes (46°04'19"N, 80°49'50"W) To The French RiverClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
Ontario statewide
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 137 cm
As of Jan 1, 2026, the zone-wide minimum size limit for Muskellunge is 137 cm.
Walleye
Balsam Lake (44°34'54"N, 78°51'10"W) - Bexley Township, Including The Waters Of The Gull River Upstream To The Dam At Coboconk, The Waters Of The Rosedale River Between The Trent Dam At Rosedale Upstream To Balsam Lake, The Waters Of The Trent Canal Between The Upstream Lock At Rosedale Upstream To River And The Its Junction With The Rosedale Waters Of The Trent Canal Between Balsam Lake And Mitchell Lake
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 37 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
S-3 C-1 none between 37-55 cm
Balsam Lake (44°34′54″N, 78°51′10″W) - Bexley Township
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 37 centimetres
- Slot max
- 55 centimetres
none between 37-55 centimetres
Black Bay, Lake SuperiorOpen
- Status
- Permitted
changes to waterbody exceptions
Black Donald Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 50 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; must be greater than 50 centimetres
Black Sturgeon River - Downstream From The Dam (48°55'N, 88°23'W) To Lake SuperiorClosed
- Status
- Closed
closed all year
Bonnechere River - Downstream Of The Tramore Dam (Round Lake) (45°37'N, 77°28'W) And Upstream Of The Golden Lake Dam (45°34'N, 77°14'W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 50 cm
S-2 and C-1 must be greater than 50 cm
Bonnechere River - Downstream Of The Tramore Dam (Round Lake) (45º37′N, 77º28′W) And Upstream Of The Golden Lake Dam (45º34′N, 77º14′W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 50 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; must be greater than 50 centimetres
Calabogie Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 50 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; must be greater than 50 centimetres
Centennial Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 50 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; must be greater than 50 centimetres
Chenail EcarteOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 6 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
no size limits open all year S-6 C-2
Chenail Ecarte - From The Mouth Of The Chenail Ecarte At Lake St. Clair To The Mouth Of The Sydenham RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
no size limits
Crowe Lake (44°29'00"N, 77°44'00"W) - Marmora Township, And The Waters Of The Crowe RiverOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Marmora and Rawdon Townships
Crowe Lake (44°29′00″N, 77°44′00″W) - Marmora TownshipOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Zone-wide limits apply
Crowe RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Zone-wide limits apply; Marmora and Rawdon Townships Marmora and Rawdon Townships
Golden Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 50 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; must be greater than 50 centimetres
Gough Lake (Birch Lake)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 50 centimetres
Gough Lake (Birch Lake) (46°18'02"N, 81°58'30"W) - Gough TownshipClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 50 cm
Grand River - Between The Former Town Of Paris (City Of Brant) And Brantford From A Line Across The Grand River In Paris At 100 M Downstream Of The Highway 2 (Dundas Street West) Bridge Downstream To The Pedestrian And Service Bridge That Crosses The Grand River On An Angle Upstream (West) Of The Brant Conservation Area In The City Of BrantfordClosed
- Status
- Closed
C-0
Grand River - Between The Former Town Of Paris (City Of Brant) And Brantford From A Line Across The Grand River In Paris At 100 Metres Downstream Of The Highway 2 (Dundas Street West) Bridge Downstream To The Pedestrian And Service Bridge That Crosses The Grand River On An Angle Upstream (West) Of The Brant Conservation Area In The City Of BrantfordClosed
- Status
- Closed
Grand River - Haldimand County, From The Water’s Edge Of Lake Erie Upstream To The Dam In The Town Of CaledoniaOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
any size
Grand River And Its Tributaries - Downstream Of The Onondaga And Tuscarora Townships Line To Lake ErieOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Graystone Lake (49°59'11"N, 91°02'38"W)In season
- Season opens
- Jun 15
- Season closes
- Dec 31
from Highway 599 to a line drawn across Graystone Lake at 91°03'13"W
Gull River Upstream To The Dam At Coboconk
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 37 centimetres
- Slot max
- 55 centimetres
none between 37-55 centimetres
Inland Rivers And Streams Bruce And Grey Counties Only, Excluding Those Waters Identified For This Area In Zone 16 Additional Fishing Opportunities
- Season closes
- Sep 30
open from second Saturday in May to September 30
La Cloche LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
La Cloche Lake (46°08'03"N, 82°02'39"W) - Harrow TownshipClosed
- Status
- Closed
Labyrinth Lake (48°13'46"N, 79°31'18"W) - Including That Part Of Waterhen Creek Downstream From The Access Road BridgeOpen
- Status
- Open
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
open from January 1 to March 31 and third Friday in May to December 31
Lac Des Mille Lacs (48°52'36" N, 90°30'46" O), Y Compris Les Lacs Casino (48°56'02" N, 90°42'57" O), Cushing (48°56'10" N, 90°30'11" O), Panache (48°54'39" N, 90°26’34" O) Et Pike (48°53'34" N, 90°30'36" O) Ainsi Que Toutes Les Eaux De Communication Entre Ces Lacs
- Daily bag
- 4
- Possession
- 2
- Min size
- 33 cm
- Max size
- 46 cm
doit mesurer plus de 33 cm, un seul dépassant 46 cm un seul dépassant 46 cm
Lac Des Mille Lacs (48°52'36"N, 90°30'46"W), Including Casino Lake (48°56'02"N, 90°42'57"W), Cushing Lake (48°56'10"N, 90°30'11"W), Panache Lake (48°54'39"N, 90°26'34"W), Pike Lake (48°53'34"N, 90°30'36"W) And All Connecting Waters Between These Lakes
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 33 cm
- Max size
- 46 cm
S-4, NEW C-2, NEW must be greater than 33 cm, NEW not more than 1 greater than 46 cm, NEW
Lake Clear
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 50 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; must be greater than 50 centimetres
Lake Doré
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 50 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; must be greater than 50 centimetres
Lake NipissingIn season
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Oct 15
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 40 cm
- Slot max
- 45 cm
S-2 C-1
Lake Nipissing - Including The Waters Of The French River From The Chaudière And The Little Chaudière Dams To Lake Nipissing; The West Bay Of Lake Nipissing In Haddo Township; The Northwest Bay Of Lake Nipissing To The Falls Of MacPherson Creek; The Sturgeon River From Lake Nipissing To The Dam At Sturgeon Falls; The Veuve River From Lake Nipissing To The Chutes Located In Lot 5 In Concession 1 In Caldwell Township; The Lavase River From Lake Nipissing To The Champlain Park Boat Ramp (46°14'31"N., 79°25'11"W) In The City Of North Bay, The South River From Lake Nipissing To Highway 654; And The Entire West Arm Of Lake Nipissing Including Cross Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 40 centimetres
- Slot max
- 45 centimetres
Lake Scugog And Scugog River - All Waters Of Lake Scugog And Scugog River - Including Waters South Of Highway 7a, Blackstock Creek, Nonquon River, As Well As The Scugog River To The Trent Severn Dam In Lindsay, Mariposa Brook And East Cross CreekClosed
- Status
- Closed
closed all year
Lake Superior - Black Bay To The Southern Tip Of The Black Bay Peninsula (48°24'35"N 88°33'37"W) To Magnet Island, To Porphyry Island, To An Unnamed Point (48°20'28"N 88°46'09"W) On The Southeast Side Of Sibley PeninsulaOpen
- Status
- Open
open July 1 to December 31
Lake Temagami (46°59'36"N, 80°04'15"W)
- Max size
- 60 cm
- Slot min
- 46 cm
- Slot max
- 60 cm
not more than 1 greater than 60 cm none between 46-60 cm
Lake Temagami (46°59'36"N.,, 80°04'15"W)
- Max size
- 60 centimetres
- Slot min
- 46 centimetres
- Slot max
- 60 centimetres
not more than 1 greater than 60 centimetres none between 46-60 centimetres
Little Lake Clear
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 50 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; must be greater than 50 centimetres
Little Savanne River From The Upstream Side Of The Bridge At Railbed Road (49°05'57"N, 90°18'16"W) To Its Confluence With The Savanne River (48°56'53"N, 90°15'26"W)
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 33 cm
- Max size
- 46 cm
S-4, NEW C-2, NEW must be greater than 33 cm, NEW not more than 1 greater than 46 cm, NEW
Madawaska River - Upstream Of Mountain Chute Dam (45°12'N, 76°54'W) And Downstream Of Highland Falls (45°15'N, 77°11'W), Including Black Donald Lake (45°13'N, 76°56'W) And Centennial Lake (45°09'N, 77°04'W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 50 cm
S-2 and C-1 must be greater than 50 cm
Madawaska River - Upstream Of Mountain Chute Dam (45°12′N, 76°54′W) And Downstream Of Highland Falls (45°15′N, 77°11′W), Including Black Donald Lake (45°13′N, 76°56′W) And Centennial Lake (45°09′N, 77°04′W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 50 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; must be greater than 50 centimetres
Magpie River - From Mission Falls To Michipicoten RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- Jul 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
McGregor Bay (Lake Huron) - North Of A Line Drawn From The Most Westerly Point Of McGregor Point To The Most Easterly Point Of Land Of Little La Cloche Island, Including Iroquois BayClosed
- Status
- Closed
closed all year
Meadow Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 50 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; must be greater than 50 centimetres
Michipicoten River - From Scott Falls To Lake SuperiorOut of season
- Season opens
- Jul 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Mitchell Lake (44°34'46"N, 78°56'54"W) - Eldon Township, Including The Waters Of The Trent Canal Between Mitchell Lake And Balsam Lake, And The Waters Of The Trent Canal Between Mitchell Lake And Lock Number 36 At Kirkfield
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 37 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
S-3 C-1 none between 37-55 cm
Mitchell Lake (44°34′46″N, 78°56′54″W) - Eldon Township
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 37 centimetres
- Slot max
- 55 centimetres
none between 37-55 centimetres
Montreal River - From The First Great Lakes Power Dam To Lake SuperiorOpen
- Status
- Open
open from January 1 to March 31 and July 1 to December 31
Mud Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 50 centimetres
S-2 and C-1; must be greater than 50 centimetres
Nagagami Lake - Foch BayOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
New Lac Des Mille Lacs (48°52′36″N, 90°30′46″W), Including Casino Lake (48°56″02″N, 90°42″57″W), Cushing Lake (48°56″10″N, 90°30″11″W), Panache Lake (48°54″39″N, 90°26″34″W), Pike Lake (48°53″34″N, 90°30″36″W) And All Connecting Waters Between These Lakes
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 33 centimetres
- Max size
- 46 centimetres
S-4 and C-2; must be greater than 33 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres must be greater than 33 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres
New Little Savanne River From The Upstream Side Of The Bridge At Railbed Road To Its Confluence With The Savanne River
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 33 centimetres
- Max size
- 46 centimetres
S-4 and C-2; must be greater than 33 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres must be greater than 33 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres
Nipigon River And Nipigon Bay - The Nipigon River From The Alexander Falls Dam In Zone 6 To Nipigon Bay In Zone 9, And The Waters Of Nipigon Bay In Zone 9 North Of A Line Drawn From Simpson Island (48°49'48"N, 87°40'40"W) Across The Bay To The Mainland At 48°51'21"N, 87°38'47"WClosed
- Status
- Closed
closed all year
Porcupine Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
none between 35-55 centimetres
Porcupine Lake (48°29'06"N, 81°11'17"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 35 cm
- Slot max
- 55 cm
S-2; none between 35-55 cm C-2; none between 35-55 cm none between 35-55 cm
Rivière Black Sturgeon - En Aval Depuis Le Barrage (48°55' N, 88°23' O) Jusqu’au Lac SupérieurClosed
- Status
- Closed
Fermée toute l’année
Rivière Little Savanne – Du Côté En Amont Du Pont Au Niveau Du Chemin Railbed (49°05'57" N, 90°18'16" O) Jusqu’à Sa Confluence Avec La Rivière Savanne (48°56'53" N, 90°15'26" O)
- Daily bag
- 4
- Possession
- 2
- Min size
- 33 cm
- Max size
- 46 cm
doit mesurer plus de 33 cm, un seul dépassant 46 cm un seul dépassant 46 cm
Rivière Savanne
- Daily bag
- 4
- Possession
- 2
- Min size
- 33 cm
- Max size
- 46 cm
doit mesurer plus de 33 cm, un seul dépassant 46 cm un seul dépassant 46 cm
Rosedale River Between The Trent Dam At Rosedale Upstream To Balsam Lake
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 37 centimetres
- Slot max
- 55 centimetres
none between 37-55 centimetres
Savanne River
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 33 centimetres
- Max size
- 46 centimetres
S-4 and C-2; must be greater than 33 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres must be greater than 33 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 46 centimetres
Savanne River (48°56'N, 90°17'W)
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 33 cm
- Max size
- 46 cm
S-4 C-2 must be greater than 33 cm not more than 1 greater than 46 cm
St. Lawrence River, Waters East Of A Line Drawn Between Bishops Point And The Easternmost Tips Of Howe And Wolfe Islands, And Including Lake St. FrancisOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
no size limit
St. Marys River - From The Gates Of The Compensating Works Downstream To Longitude 83°45'W, Which Extends From Eagle Point (Hay Bay) South To The International Boundary With The United StatesIn season
- Season opens
- May 15
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
St. Marys River - From The Gates Of The Compensating Works Downstream To Longitude 83°45′W, Which Extends From Eagle Point (Hay Bay) South To The International Boundary With The United StatesIn season
- Season opens
- May 15
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
any size
St. Marys River (Lake George) - Laird Township, From Pumpkin Point Upstream To The Laird Township BoundaryClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Apr 1
- Season closes
- Jun 15
from April 1 to June 15, Zone-wide seasons and limits apply for remainder of year
Sturgeon Lake (49°55'38"N, 90°53'49"W)In season
- Season opens
- Jun 15
- Season closes
- Dec 31
described as Trappers Point Bay from 50°11'55"N to the intersection of Trout Creek and Second Creek with Highway 599
Sydenham RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 6 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
no size limits open all year S-6 C-2
Sydenham River - From The Mouth Of The Sydenham River At The Chenail Ecarte To The Downstream Side Of The St. George Street Bridge In The Town Of DresdenOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
no size limits
Thames RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 6 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
no size limits open all year S-6 C-2
Thames River - From The Mouth Of The Thames River At Lake St. Clair To The Downstream Side Of The Keil Street Bridge In The Municipality Of ChathamOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
no size limits
Three Finger Lake (48°43'32"N, 86°19'06"W) - Pic TownshipClosed
- Status
- Closed
S-0 and C-0
Trent Canal Between Balsam Lake And Mitchell Lake
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 37 centimetres
- Slot max
- 55 centimetres
none between 37-55 centimetres
Trent Canal Between Mitchell Lake And Balsam Lake
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 37 centimetres
- Slot max
- 55 centimetres
none between 37-55 centimetres
Trent Canal Between Mitchell Lake And Lock Number 36 At Kirkfield
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 37 centimetres
- Slot max
- 55 centimetres
none between 37-55 centimetres
Trent Canal Between The Upstream Lock At Rosedale Upstream To Its Junction With The Rosedale River
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 37 centimetres
- Slot max
- 55 centimetres
none between 37-55 centimetres
Trent River - Waters From The First Dam (Number One) Above Lake Ontario Upstream To Lock Number 9 (Myers Lock) At The Head Of Percy ReachOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Upper Madawaska River - From The Village Of Whitney To The Hamlet Of Madawaska
- Season closes
- Nov 30
Whitefish River-Curtin Township From The Mouth At The North Channel Of Lake Huron, Upstream To The Frood Lake Dam, East Of Highway 6Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Winnipeg River System
- Slot min
- 35 cm
- Slot max
- 45 cm
All anglers; must be between 35-45 cm
Northern Pike
Rainy River - From Rainy Lake Downstream To The Fort Frances Dam
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
S-4; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm C-2; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm
Rainy River
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 70 cm
- Slot max
- 90 cm
not more than 1 greater than 90 cm none between 70-90 cm
FMZ 14 - Lake ErieIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Slot max
- 86 cm
in one day, possession limit of 2, not more than 1 greater than 86 cm not more than 1 greater than 86 cm
FMZ 13 - Lake Huron SouthOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
S-4 C-2
FMZ 1 - Rainy River/Lake of the WoodsOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 86 centimetres
Open all year S-6 C-2 none greater than 86 centimetres
Abram (50°03'33"N,91°55'44"W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Black Bay, Lake SuperiorOpen
- Status
- Permitted
changes to waterbody exceptions
Botsford Lakes (50°08'19"N, 91°39'32"W) - Including Duck Lake, Hidden Lake (50°07'26"N, 91°44'33"W), English River, And Rice RiverOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Bruce And Grey Counties Inland Rivers And Streams Only, Excluding Those Waters Identified For This Area In Zone 16 Additional Fishing Opportunities
- Season closes
- Sep 30
Eagle Lake
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
S-4; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm C-2; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm
Edgar Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 71 centimetres
must be less than 71 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 71 centimetres
Edgar Lake (50°22'N, 80°23'W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
S-2; not more than 1 greater than 71 cm C-1; must be less than 71 cm
FMZ 4 - Nipigon/Thunder Bay
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 90 cm
- Slot min
- 70 cm
- Slot max
- 90 cm
open all year S-4 C-2 not more than 1 greater than 90 cm none between 70-90 cm
French RiverOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 61 centimetres
- Slot max
- 86 centimetres
none greater than 61 centimetres none greater than 86 centimetres
French River - Those Waters North Of Highway 64 And West Of Highway 69 Starting At The Highway 69 Bridge On The French River And Proceeding Downstream To Georgian Bay Including All Connected Waters Within The Boundaries Of The French River Provincial ParkOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 61 cm
- Slot max
- 86 cm
open January 1 to 3rd Sunday in March and third Saturday in May to December 31 none greater than 61 cm none greater than 86 cm
French River - Waters Lying South Of The Five Finger Rapids, And West Of The Chaudière Dam Downstream To The Highway 69 Bridge Including Wolseley Bay, The North Channel Of The French River, 18 Mile Bay, Ranger Bay And Dry Pine Bay To The Highway 607 Bridge
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 61 centimetres
- Slot max
- 86 centimetres
none greater than 61 centimetres none greater than 86 centimetres
Grand River - Between The Former Town Of Paris (City Of Brant) And Brantford From A Line Across The Grand River In Paris At 100 M Downstream Of The Highway 2 (Dundas Street West) Bridge Downstream To The Pedestrian And Service Bridge That Crosses The Grand River On An Angle Upstream (West) Of The Brant Conservation Area In The City Of BrantfordClosed
- Status
- Closed
C-0
Grand River - Between The Former Town Of Paris (City Of Brant) And Brantford From A Line Across The Grand River In Paris At 100 Metres Downstream Of The Highway 2 (Dundas Street West) Bridge Downstream To The Pedestrian And Service Bridge That Crosses The Grand River On An Angle Upstream (West) Of The Brant Conservation Area In The City Of BrantfordClosed
- Status
- Closed
Grand River And Its Tributaries - Downstream Of The Onondaga And Tuscarora Townships Line To Lake ErieOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Grassy
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
S-4; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm C-2; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm
Inland Rivers And Streams Bruce And Grey Counties Only, Excluding Those Waters Identified For This Area In Zone 16 Additional Fishing Opportunities
- Season closes
- Sep 30
open from second Saturday in May to September 30
Jessie Lake
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 90 centimetres
- Max size
- 90 cm
- Slot min
- 70 centimetres
- Slot max
- 90 centimetres
S-4 and C-2; none between 70-90 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 90 cm none between 70-90 centimetres
Kesagami Lake
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 71 centimetres
must be less than 71 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 71 centimetres
Kesagami Lake (50°19'33"N, 80°14'24"W)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
S-2; not more than 1 greater than 71 cm C-1; must be less than 71 cm
Labyrinth Lake (48°13'46"N, 79°31'18"W) - Including That Part Of Waterhen Creek Downstream From The Access Road BridgeOpen
- Status
- Open
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
open from January 1 to April 15 and third Friday in May to December 31
Lac Des Mille Lacs (48°52'36"N, 90°30'46"W), Including Casino Lake (48°56'02"N, 90°42'57"W), Cushing Lake (48°56'10"N, 90°30'11"W), Panache Lake (48°54'39"N, 90°26'34"W), Pike Lake (48°53'34"N, 90°30'36"W) And All Connecting Waters Between These LakesOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
NEW
Lac Helen
- Daily bag
- 4
- Possession
- 2
- Min size
- 90 cm
- Slot min
- 70 cm
- Slot max
- 90 cm
aucun entre 70 et 90 cm, un seul dépassant 90 cm un seul dépassant 90 cm aucun entre 70 et 90 cm
Lac Jessie
- Daily bag
- 4
- Possession
- 2
- Min size
- 90 cm
- Slot min
- 70 cm
- Slot max
- 90 cm
aucun entre 70 et 90 cm, un seul dépassant 90 cm un seul dépassant 90 cm aucun entre 70 et 90 cm
Lac Nipigon Et Ses Tributaires En Aval Des Premiers Rapides, Chutes, Barrages Ou Lacs, Ou Le Cours D’eau Tout Entier S’il N’y A Pas De Rapides, Chutes, Barrages Ou Lacs; Comprend Aussi : Les Eaux Sur Les Îles Du Lac Nipigon, Y Compris Les Lacs Forgan, Bonner, Little Bonner Et Jackpot (Lac Madeline) La Rivière Gull, En Aval Du Pont De La Route 527 La Rivière Kabitotikwia, En Aval Du Pont De La Route 527 La Rivière Poshkokagan, En Aval Et Incluant Les Rapides (49°25'45" N Et 89°04'55" O) Situés À 13 Km En Amont Du Pont Du Chemin Black Sturgeon La Rivière Wabinosh, En Aval Du Lac Wabinosh La Rivière Little Jackfish - En Aval À Partir De La Ligne Médiane Du Pont Du Cn
- Daily bag
- 4
- Possession
- 2
- Min size
- 90 cm
- Slot min
- 70 cm
- Slot max
- 90 cm
aucun entre 70 et 90 cm, un seul dépassant 90 cm un seul dépassant 90 cm aucun entre 70 et 90 cm
Lac Polly
- Daily bag
- 4
- Possession
- 2
- Min size
- 90 cm
- Slot min
- 70 cm
- Slot max
- 90 cm
aucun entre 70 et 90 cm, un seul dépassant 90 cm un seul dépassant 90 cm aucun entre 70 et 90 cm
Lake Helen
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 90 centimetres
- Slot min
- 70 centimetres
- Slot max
- 90 centimetres
S-4 and C-2; none between 70-90 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres none between 70-90 centimetres
Lake NipigonOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 90 cm
- Slot min
- 70 cm
- Slot max
- 90 cm
S-4 C-2 not more than 1 greater than 90 cm none between 70-90 cm
Lake Nipigon And Its Tributaries Downstream From The First Falls, Rapids, Dams Or Lakes Or The Entire Stream If There Are No Falls, Rapids, Dams Or LakesOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 90 centimetres
- Slot min
- 70 centimetres
- Slot max
- 90 centimetres
S-4 and C-2; none between 70-90 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres none between 70-90 centimetres
Lake Nipissing
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 86 cm
- Slot max
- 61 cm
S-4 C-2 none greater than 86 cm not more than 1 greater than 61 cm
Lake Nipissing - Including The Waters Of The French River From The Chaudière And The Little Chaudière Dams To Lake Nipissing; The West Bay Of Lake Nipissing In Haddo Township; The Northwest Bay Of Lake Nipissing To The Falls Of MacPherson Creek; The Sturgeon River From Lake Nipissing To The Dam At Sturgeon Falls; The Veuve River From Lake Nipissing To The Chutes Located In Lot 5 In Concession 1 In Caldwell Township; The Lavase River From Lake Nipissing To The Champlain Park Boat Ramp (46°14'31"N., 79°25'11"W) In The City Of North Bay, The South River From Lake Nipissing To Highway 654; And The Entire West Arm Of Lake Nipissing Including Cross Lake
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 61 centimetres
- Slot max
- 86 centimetres
not more than 1 greater than 61 centimetres none greater than 86 centimetres
Lake Superior - Black Bay To The Southern Tip Of The Black Bay Peninsula (48°24'35"N 88°33'37"W) To Magnet Island, To Porphyry Island, To An Unnamed Point (48°20'28"N 88°46'09"W) On The Southeast Side Of Sibley PeninsulaOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
not more than 1 greater than 70 cm, none greater than 90 cm none greater than 90 cm
Lake Superior — Black BayOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Max size
- 90 centimetres
- Slot min
- 70 centimetres
- Slot max
- 90 centimetres
open all year none greater than 90 centimetres
Little Grassy
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
S-4; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm C-2; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm
Manitoulin IslandOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Manitoulin Island - Inland Waters Including Cockburn IslandOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Minnitaki (49°58'19"N, 91°57'29"W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Minnitaki, Abram, Pelican, And Botsford Lakes (Including Duck Lake, Hidden Lake, English River And Rice River)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Muskie (Maskinonge) Lake (49°56'58"N, 92°17'41"W)Closed
- Status
- Closed
C-0
New Lac Des Mille Lacs (48°52′36″N, 90°30′46″W), Including Casino Lake (48°56″02″N, 90°42″57″W), Cushing Lake (48°56″10″N, 90°30″11″W), Panache Lake (48°54″39″N, 90°26″34″W), Pike Lake (48°53″34″N, 90°30″36″W) And All Connecting Waters Between These LakesOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Nipigon River
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 90 centimetres
- Max size
- 90 cm
- Slot min
- 70 centimetres
- Slot max
- 90 centimetres
S-4 and C-2; none between 70-90 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 90 cm none between 70-90 centimetres
Partridge Crop Lakes
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
S-4; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm C-2; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm
Pelican (50°06'41"N, 91°57'40"W)Open year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
Polly Lake
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 90 centimetres
- Max size
- 90 cm
- Slot min
- 70 centimetres
- Slot max
- 90 centimetres
S-4 and C-2; none between 70-90 centimetres, not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres not more than 1 greater than 90 cm none between 70-90 centimetres
Rainy Lake
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
S-4; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm C-2; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm
Rivière Nipigon
- Daily bag
- 4
- Possession
- 2
- Min size
- 90 cm
- Slot min
- 70 cm
- Slot max
- 90 cm
aucun entre 70 et 90 cm, un seul dépassant 90 cm un seul dépassant 90 cm aucun entre 70 et 90 cm
Seine River System
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 70 cm
- Slot max
- 90 cm
not more than 1 greater than 90 cm none between 70-90 cm
Shoal
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
S-4; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm C-2; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm
Sydney Lake Area
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 90 cm
- Max size
- 90 centimetres
- Slot min
- 70 centimetres
- Slot max
- 90 centimetres
S-2; for all non-Canadian anglers C-2; for all non-Canadian anglers Non-Canadian anglers; not more than 1 greater than 90 cm not more than 1 greater than 90 centimetres; for all non-Canadian anglers none between 70-90 centimetres; for all non-Canadian anglers
Sydney Lake Area - North Kenora Pilot Project Area - Waters South And East Of Kilburn Lake (50°43'05" N, 94°28'28" W) In Zone 2, Including Sydney (50°39'41" N, 94°26'10" W), Rowdy (50°33'28" N, 94°28'33" W) And Leano Lake (50°47'10" N, 94°26'39" W) Lakes
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 90 centimetres
- Slot min
- 70 centimetres
- Slot max
- 90 centimetres
not more than one greater than 90 centimetres none between 70-90 centimetres
Wild Potato
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
S-4; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm C-2; none between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm
Walleye And Sauger (All Species)
Lake Of The Woods
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
Non-Canadian residents: S-2; none between 43-70 cm, not more than 1 greater than 70 cm Non-Canadian residents: C-2; none greater than 43 cm
Rainy RiverOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 70 cm
- Slot min
- 35 cm
- Slot max
- 45 cm
Non-Canadian residents: January 1 to April 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31 Non-Canadian residents; Possession limit; not more than 1 greater than 70 cm Non-Canadian residents; Possession limit Non-Canadian residents; Possession limit; must be between 35-45 cm or greater than 70 cm
Rainy River - From Rainy Lake Downstream To The Fort Frances Dam
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
Non-Canadian residents: S-1; must be between 35-45 cm or greater than 70 cm, not more than 1 greater than 70 cm , and Sauger any size Non-Canadian residents: C-2; must be between 35-45 cm or greater than 70 cm, not more than 1 greater than 70 cm, and Sauger any size
FMZ 1 - Rainy River/Lake of the WoodsOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 46 centimetres
Open all year S-4 C-2 not more than one greater than 46 centimetres
FMZ 14 - Lake ErieIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Slot min
- 41 cm
- Slot max
- 56 cm
in one day, possession limit of 2, none between 41-56 cm, not more than 1 greater than 56 cm none between 41-56 cm none between 41-56 cm, not more than 1 greater than 56 cm
FMZ 13 - Lake Huron SouthOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
S-6 C-2
Largemouth And Smallmouth Bass (All Species)
Lake Of The WoodsClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Jul 1
C-0 from January 1 to June 30 Western Peninsula/Aulneau, Jan 1 - Jun 30
Rainy River (Fort Frances Dam To Wheeler's Point,In season
- Season opens
- Jul 1
- Season closes
- Jun 29
Jun 30)
Rainy River - From Rainy Lake Downstream To The Fort Frances Dam
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
S-4; no size limit from July 1 to November 30 C-2; no size limit from July 1 to November 30
Rainy RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 4 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 35 cm
no size limit from July 1 to November 30 from July 1 to November 30 from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31
FMZ 14 - Lake Erie
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
FMZ 13 - Lake Huron South
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
S-6 C-2
Lake Whitefish
FMZ 13 - Lake Huron SouthOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 12 fish/day
- Possession
- 6 fish
S-12 C-6
FMZ 14 - Lake ErieOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 12 fish/day
- Possession
- 6 fish
FMZ 1 - Rainy River/Lake of the WoodsOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 12 fish/day
- Possession
- 6 fish
Open all year S-12 C-6
Doré Jaune Et Doré Noir
Lac Des Bois (Lake Of The Woods)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 43 cm
- Slot min
- 43 cm
- Slot max
- 70 cm
Personnes résidant à l’extérieur du Canada; aucun entre 43 et 70 cm, un seul dépassant 70 cm; comprenant les eaux de la péninsule Western, de la péninsule Aulneau, du lac Cul de Sac (49°37'54" N, 94°49'47" O) et d’un lac sans nom à 49°36' N, 94°51' O Personnes résidant à l’extérieur du Canada; aucun dépassant 43 cm; comprenant les eaux de la péninsule Western, de la péninsule Aulneau, du lac Cul de Sac (49°37'54" N, 94°49'47" O) et d’un lac sans nom à 49°36' N, 94°51' O
Rivière À La Pluie (Rainy River) - Depuis Le Barrage À Fort Frances En Aval Jusqu’à Wheeler’s Point, Au Lac Des Bois
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 46 cm
- Max size
- 46 cm
Personnes résidant à l’extérieur du Canada : Limite quotidienne de prise et de rétention du 1er mars au 14 avril : doit mesurer moins de 46 cm Personnes résidant à l’extérieur du Canada : Du 1er mars au 14 avril - doit mesurer moins de 46 cm Personnes résidant à l’extérieur du Canada : Du 1er janvier au dernier jour de février et du 3e samedi de mai au 31 décembre; un seul dépassant 46 cm
Rivière À La Pluie (Rainy River) - Depuis Le Lac À La Pluie En Aval Jusqu’au Barrage De Fort Frances
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 70 cm
- Slot min
- 35 cm
- Slot max
- 45 cm
Personnes résidant à l’extérieur du Canada : Limite quotidienne de prise et de rétention : doit mesurer entre 35 et 45 cm ou plus de 70 cm, un seul dépassant 70 cm Limite de possession : doit mesurer entre 35 et 45 cm ou plus de 70 cm, un seul dépassant 70 cm Limite de possession : un seul dépassant 70 cm Limite de possession : doit mesurer entre 35 et 45 cm
Maskinongé
FMZ 17 - James Bay Lowlands WestClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season closes
- Dec 15
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 112 cm
Lac Des Bois (Lake Of The Woods)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 137 cm
Comprenant les eaux de la péninsule Western, de la péninsule Aulneau, du lac Cul de Sac (49°37'54" N, 94°49'47" O) et d’un lac sans nom à 49°36' N, 94°51' O doit dépasser 137 cm; comprenant les eaux de la péninsule Western, de la péninsule Aulneau, du lac Cul de Sac (49°37'54" N, 94°49'47" O) et d’un lac sans nom à 49°36' N, 94°51' O
Rivière À La Pluie (Rainy River) - Depuis Le Barrage À Fort Frances En Aval Jusqu’à Wheeler’s Point, Au Lac Des BoisClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 137 cm
Rivière À La Pluie (Rainy River) - Depuis Le Lac À La Pluie En Aval Jusqu’au Barrage De Fort FrancesClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 122 cm
FMZ 1 - Rainy River/Lake of the WoodsClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
pêche est donc interdite toute l’année
Yellow Perch
FMZ 1 - Rainy River/Lake of the WoodsOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 50 fish/day
- Possession
- 25 fish
Open all year S-50 C-25
FMZ 14 - Lake Erie
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
- Possession
- 25 fish
in one day, possession limit of 25
FMZ 13 - Lake Huron South
- Daily bag
- 50 fish/day
- Possession
- 25 fish
S-50 C-25
Touladi
Lac Des Bois (Lake Of The Woods) - Baie Echo (49°39'00" N, 94°53'58" O)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 65 cm
Toutes les pêcheurs Toutes les pêcheurs; un seul dépassant 65 cm
Lac Des Bois (Lake Of The Woods) - Baie Whitefish (49°22'25" N, 94°08'17" O)Closed
- Status
- Closed
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Gear
- Barbless
Sauf pour les détenteurs de vignette; ouverte du 3e samedi de mai jusqu’au 30 sept. Sauf pour les détenteurs de vignette Un seul hameçon sans barbes peut être utilisé pour pêcher le touladi.
Lac Des Bois (Lake Of The Woods) - Baie Whitefish
- Gear
- Single Pointed Hooks
Un seul hameçon sans barbes peut être utilisé pour pêcher le touladi.
Lac Des Bois (Lake Of The Woods)Closed
- Status
- Closed
Toutes les parties du lac des Bois sauf les eaux de la baie Clearwater (49°42'23" N, 94°45'13" O), la baie Deception, la baie Woodchuck, l’anse Kendall, la baie Echo (49°39'00" N, 94°53'58" O), le lac Cul de Sac (49°37'54" N, 94°49'47" O) et la baie Whitefish (49°22'25" N, 94°08'17" O), comprenant les baies Regina (49°24'32" N, 94°02'13" O), Snake, Boot (48°43'13" N, 93°23'05" O), Ghost (49°21'42" N, 94°14'08" O), Brule (49°23'11" N, 94°13'42" O), Devils (49°14'47" N, 94°05'07" O), Atikaminike (49°14'29" N, 94°02'36" O), Camp (49°15'11" N, 94°02'26" O), Cloverleaf (49°25'12" N, 94°07'58" O), Log (49°26'14" N, 94°09'52" O), Reedy (49°25'15" N, 94°05'27" O), Willow (48°36'33" N, 92°47'13" O) et Sammons (49°23'45" N, 93°59'28" O) ainsi que les anses Knickerbocker (49°23'16" N, 94°18'27" O), Louis (49°25'30" N, 94°17'08" O), Cross (49°28'04" N, 94°19'08" O) et Alfred (49°13'34" N, 94°07'25" O)
FMZ 17 - James Bay Lowlands West
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
Rainbow Trout
FMZ 14 - Lake ErieOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
FMZ 13 - Lake Huron SouthOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
S-2 C-1
FMZ 1 - Rainy River/Lake of the WoodsClosed
- Status
- Closed
not present in this Zone and are closed to fishing all year
Plus 41 more species. See the Ontario pillar page for the full list.
FAQ
Which states regulate fishing on Lake of the Woods?
Lake of the Woods spans 2 states (Minnesota, Ontario). Each state's wildlife agency sets rules for its own waters; DNR / MNRF.
What species can I target on Lake of the Woods?
Lake of the Woods is best known for walleye, northern pike, muskellunge. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize DNR / MNRF's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.