Fishing regulation in Ontario
The regulations for recreational fishing in Ontario, including information about open seasons, catch limits and fishing zones. The rules for the size and number of fish you can catch and keep, and how to properly return fish to the water. About Ontario’s 20 fisheries management zones. Each zone has its own rules.
An annual guide to the rules and regulations for recreational fishing in Ontario. It contains information about recreational fishing licenses, open seasons and catch limits, as well as up-to-date fishing regulations for each fishing zone. Effective January 1, 2021
You can see the full regulation and/or download from https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary.
Thanks for sharing this. Ontario fishing regulations can be a bit complex especially when it comes to species-specific rules and seasonal closures. One thing I always tell first-time anglers is to double-check the slot sizes for bass and walleye before heading out — the rules differ by zone and getting it wrong can result in a fine. The MNR summary guide is a handy booklet to keep in your tackle box.