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he North Channel of Lake Huron between Georgian Bay and St. Mary’s River, offers variety for anglers with fishing for walleye, pike, bass, trout, salmon as

well as lake whitefish. Lake trout, once almost wiped out by overfishing and sea lamprey, have made a comeback. Chinook season extends from early spring to October. Try trolling a spinner

off McKay or French Island in early summer for one of these hefty fish, which can weigh upwards of 20 pounds. Pink salmon weighing up to four pounds are available only in odd years of migration off the islands or in the St. Mary’s River. Try along the north shore of McKay Island for northern pike. Troll slowly through the weed beds. These are feisty fighters. They are typically not fussy about their food choices, and can be caught with many different lures. They are strong, though, and your gear should be strong enough to manage.

Angler’s Atlas member Kris Bain reports, with a photo of a huge herring caught in the North Channel. “This folks is a Herring! Actually it’s a rare deep water Cisco only found in certain geographical areas within the Great Lakes! These beauties can be found in the North Channel of Lake Huron and deep waters of Lake Michigan. It’s believed in theory these species are extinct. But, they do thrive in certain ecosystems that are rich in both food sources and oxygen. They are also referred to as the canary of the water. As they will not live in waters devoid or of low oxygen levels.” See more of Kris Bain’s photos and reports at anglersatlas.com, now available on mobile!

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ake Ontario is the smallest of the Great Lakes in surface area (18,960 sq. km) but its greater depth gives it four times the volume of Lake Erie.

Those vast, cool expanses produce some big sport fish and some of the best sport fishing in the world. When it comes to angling, this lake has it all — chinook and coho salmon, rainbow (steelhead), brown and lake trout, northern pike, smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye and carp. Historically, the lake was home to lake sturgeon —monsters up to three metres long — but these were overfished commercially and are now protected.

Chinook, coho and rainbow trout— all introduced — are the main sport fish species. Salmon fishing on Lake Ontario is considered second only to that on the B.C. coast. The Great Ontario Salmon Derby is held in early July. Trophy catches in the derby generally weigh around 30-32 lbs. while the prize goes to a fish in the 40-lb. range. The largest ever caught in the derby was 42.6 lbs.

Trolling spoons and spinners with downriggers remains the most common method for catching salmon. Northern Kings and Nasty Boys are good choices for spoons. There are also several piers that make it easier for shore fishers. From late summer and into the fall, salmon begin to spawn. Rivers and streams are the places to be at these times. Trolled spoons and plugs remain popular, as does bottom fishing from piers.

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they are often more active dur- ticular, can be excellent for ing the spring and fall, when walleye. Some places that can they’re feeding more heavily. be productive are around the At these times, river mouths and eastern end of the lake. Look for creeks are good places to fish. islands, especially. Get down to Fly fishers often congregate to about the 60 foot depth.

try their luck for these fabulous The Bay of Quinte is a popular fish. and productive spot for bass Walleye have made a comeback and walleye, and this year we in Lake Ontario in recent years, have devoted several pages to a sign that conservation and each section of this amazing habitat efforts do work. Spring stretch of water. From Trenton, and fall are the best times to which hosts the largest fishing troll, jig or drift for walleye over derby in the world, all the way rocky shoals or other natural to Adolphus Reach flowing into Lake Ontario, cover.

Lake Ontario rainbow trout and steelhead are very popular. Fall, in Rainbows can weigh up to 8 p a r pounds, and steelhead up to 20 pounds. Trout can be caught with the same types of gear as salmon. While they can be caught in the deeper water during the summer,

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LAKE ONTARIO HOTSPOTS unfishable, rehabilitation efforts have made the harbour area one of the best fishing spots on Lake Ontario. Finally, the stretch of water from Jordan Harbour to Niagara is another hot spot on the south side of Lake Ontario.

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The stretch of Bay between Trenton and Belleville offers some of the best walleye fishing in the world. This is no idle claim: The Trenton Kiwanis Club hosts the largest walleye tournament in the world. Every May, anglers descend on Trenton for the Walleye World Fishing Weekend for a chance to win a share of more than $250,000 in prizes.

“I’ll keep the boat out over the deeper water and channels, adjacent to spawning areas, and follow the walleyes as they migrate back out into Lake Ontario.

Typically, walleye range in the 2- to 3-lb. range, but catches long, narrow body of water on range up to the mid teens. At the Lake Ontario’s north shore, most recent tournament, held in Bay of Quinte in Prince Edward May, 2016, the top walleye was County is a popular destination for 12.9 pounds. walleye, bass and salmon fishing The whole section of the Bay four seasons of the year. between Trenton and Belleville is

The Bay of Quinte is mainly fed by the Trent River system, which is known for its productive recreational fisheries. A variety of sport fish are caught the area including walleye, perch, large and smallmouth bass, northern pike and muskie.

“If I’m in the river mouths or the neck-down areas, I’ll use a chartreuse or white ReelBait flasher jig tipped with either two minnows or a big crawler. My secret is to gob on a whole crawler the way a 6 year old would do it. It’s just a yummy juicy mess that the

ideal for fishing, though there are some spots that are particularly productive. The Bay of Quinte Tourism says that the area at the mouth of the Trent River is a known walleye hot spot.

All along the river, as well as along the Murray Canal at the Nicholas Werner, owner of west end of the Bay, there are Werner’s Angling Adventures, great spots for shore fishing. The says that the Bay of Quinte is, marinas are also ideal, and offer “one of mother nature’s great good shore fishing opportunidesigns. Although the Bay itself ties. isn’t big compared to the size of Werner tends to target Lake Ontario, its layout (fed by early-season walleye multiple rivers and streams, various around the openings of types of structure and cover and the river mouths. The water that is both shallow and deep) Trent River, as well as makes it one of the most diverse the Napanee River furfisheries on the Great Lakes.” ther east, are springtime golden areas.

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walleyes can’t resist.

“If the fish have already moved deeper, however, I’ll long-line troll a custom painted DHJ12 Husky Jerk or spinner harness. Big Eye Custom Lures produces some of the hottest walleye patterns on the Great Lakes today with the The Grinch and Maniac colour schemes being my two top performers. I start trolling fast, up to 2.1 mph, and I’ll only slow down if I’m not getting bites.”

The Trenton to Belleville stretch is very shallow, making it ideal for walleye, bass and pike. The weeds create ideal habitat for predatory species that prefer the cover of underwater structure.

We r n e r suggests that “shallow back bays and weeds are key early in the season.” He notes that generally, walleye will seek out the deeper water of the main lake after spawning, however, the weeds are excellent habitat for other fish all year long.

The bay also has a reputation for the best largemouth bass fishing in terms of quantity. Most bass anglers, however, prefer to go after the smallmouth, which are known for size. The area around the Moira River and Belleville Bay are a particularly good spot for bass. Bay of Quinte Tourism also notes that these spots are also great perch and walleye hangouts.

Moving into the Moira River, anglers find great shore fishing spots and line up for early season walleye. Smallmouth bass are also

Park offers free parking, a cement boat launch, and a seasonal dock. The Trent Port Marina and Fraser Park Marina, on the west side of the Trent River (marked on the map), also offer numerous services for boaters.

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he mouth of the Trent River is a good spot to start your fishing trip into the Bay. The shallow water is best for early season fishing, but can also be a good section to fish on windy days, as the back bay tends to be more sheltered. Trenton - Centennial

In the Belleville area, Rossmore Boat Ramp is located on the south side of the Bay, just west of Hwy 62. This launch also offers a cement ramp and free parking. On the opposite side of the Bay, at Belleville, Bayshore Park has a boat launch. The George Street Ramp, east of the Moira River, Located at the south end of George Street. This launch has a cement ramp and seasonal dock. Passes can be purchased at the nearby canteen.

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icholas Werner has a unique perspective on the Bay of Quinte, and he knows this water intimately. “Well my “passion” started at a very young age. I was fortunate to have grandfathers who instilled a love of the outdoors and that fire has never left. Being a charter captain allows me to walk out my back door to the boat and go to work every day. I have the best commute to work in the world.” Werner owns Werner’s Angling Adventures, and operates walleye

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suggests that “many anglers focus on the fall trophy walleye bite when in reality most years we have a decent bite all season long. Both spring and especially late summer we can really catch some monster fish,” he adds.

These spots are great holding areas for shallow-loving species. “Muscote Bay has good pike and walleye fishing in the spring and great bass fishing in the summer. Telegraph Narrows is

Again, weeds are key. “There are numerous shallow weedy bays in Quinte. Muscote Bay and Hay Bay are both weedy and have prolific weed growth during the spring and summer along with good fishing.”

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a pinch point and really concentrates all species of fish especially in the spring and fall.” “I love throwing a jig and plastic early in the year along with trolling shallow stick baits (bright colours like fire-tiger). Summer time is a casting bite for me and I prefer casting deep weeds with a tail spinner from ReelBait called a Lytle’s Secret (blue-silver). “Lastly for the fall bite it’s time to troll. Big crank-baits with colours in purple or even bright coloured

cranks can work well. Have every colour and try ‘em all!” The action doesn’t stop with the cooler weather, either. The Quinte Ice Fishing Team of Phil Anderson and Dave Green, have been ice fishing on the Bay of Quinte for several years. From Herchimer Boat Launch east of Belleville, to Hay Bay and Long Reach, these guys have been around the ice in search of monster walleye. One of his biggest fish was caught in Hay Bay, on the east end of the section east of Long Reach. At

Sherman’s Point, “it didn’t take long ... for me to hook and land a personal best 12.6 lber, an 11.5 lber and a 10 lber in the space of 3 hours. These fish were taken on a Green Macho Minnow tipped with a North Fork Fire Tiger minnow, and Glow Green Buckshot also tipped with a Fire Tiger minnow.”

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Some of the best fishing in the section between Belleville and Napanee

is at Telegraph Narrows. With both resident and migratory walleye, bass and pike, the Telegraph Narrows area is prime. Todd and Krista from County Shores, say that the influx of zebra mussels has changed the bass fishing in particular. They also note that if you’re targetting walleye in the area, more often than not you will also catch perch or sheep-head. The perch are abundant and can make an excellent catch all year long. Belleville is situated on the Moira River, which is known for its walleye, but also for its bass and even muskie. Often the fall fishing for Muskie on the Moira River can be spectacular. Moving out into the Bay,

anglers can try the areas around Peat’s Point and Snake Island to start. Big Bay is known as a good walleye location, too, though it can get pretty windy there. Further south, in Moscote Bay, there are several weedy spots, which are good for bass and pike. Be careful in the shallower water there. The Napanee River is another fabulous spot for anglers. Walleye, pike and bass are all good targets, and there is plenty of shore fishing (see our feature on the Napanee River in our Southeastern Ontario Fishing magazine). The mouth of the river is a great spot to start.

here are several boat launches between Belleville and Napanee. At Belleville, Herchimer Street Boat Launch offers access to Belleville Bay. Further east, Point Anne Road has a boat launch. North Big Island Launch is on the opposite shore, and Northport Road Launch is further east from there, at North Port. Deseronto offers launches at Ferry Lane and the town boat launch off of Main Street. A guided tour can be the difference between catching fish or not, particularly in big waters. Get in touch with Nicholas Werner to find out about his full service fishing packages at bayofquintecharter.com.

Start off your stay at the Best Western in Belleville. They also have fishing packages available. Call 613-969-1112 for more information. Further south in Picton, get in touch with County Shores at countyshores.com.

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pen water fishing on the Bay of Quinte from Deseronto to Lake Ontario can be thrilling, with walleye anglers often reporting catches of huge walleye, smallmouth bass, pike and perch.

ing on ice conditions and the location of your stay. Every trip we make to the Bay of Quinte answers some questions about fish activity, lure preferences, techniques, and timing yet somehow you walk away with The water is deeper in many of these more questions than you arrived parts as you get closer to the lake. with. The challenges and rewards The area in Adolphus Reach is one associated with Quinte are exhilaof the most popular fishing spots, rating. especially in the fall. Migrating Considering that our experiences walleye head up from Lake Ontario, generally take place in the winin through Adolphus Reach, and ter on the hard water, medium to move into the rest of the Bay. heavy action ice rods (34” to 40” Nicholas Werner, owner of Werner’s in length) are the best choices. Walleye Charters, notes that places Finding a stiff rod with sensitive like Hay Bay and Muscote Bay tip can be a difference maker on are weedy, and will hold fish all those light bite days. Various techyear. Adolphus Reach, meanwhile, niques and lures work on the Bay is deeper and can be more active but our preferences include jigging aggressively (depending on the with seasonal migrations. mood of the fish) at about 2/3 the While the open-water seasons can water depth and lowering lures to offer incredible fishing throughout pound bottom systematically. Once the Bay, Phil Anderson and Dave fish show up on your electronics Green know this area from a dif- the technique can become a game ferent perspective. They’ve been ice of finesse, teasing the fish up off fishing on the Bay of Quinte for bottom before convincing them to several years. strike. Other days walleye rocket off the bottom like they were shot from Phil Anderson reports: a cannon and practically rip the rod Simply, The Bay of Quinte brings us from your hand. Favourite lures in back each winter as it is one of the a range of colours include lipless top 5 destinations in North America crank baits (Live Target, Clackin where you have a chance of catch- Raps, Chubby Darters etc.), Jiggin ing walleye over 10lbs with regular- Raps, Northlands Buckshots, PK ity and a chance at a world record. Flutterfish and Macho Minnows Best part is that the Bay of Quinte is and an assortment of quite accessible for the walk on ice spoons. Lures can be anglers. It also offers a number of tipped with live minlocations that can be fished depend- nows as well as plastics

including Gulp Minnows and Lake Fork Tackle baby shad. Fish can be caught throughout the day in some parts of the Bay of Quinte like Hay Bay. These big suspended migratory fish are cruising the waters for herring and smelt so don’t be afraid to sus-

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inter or summer, there are several easily accessible ways to get onto the water.

At Deseronto, there are marinas as well as public boat launches. Ferry Lane Launch and the Deseronto Town Launch. Cuthill Lane Launch is located at the north end of Hay Bay. Hay Bay Church Launch and Sherman’s Point Launch are located nearer to the south end of Adolphus Reach.

Picton Harbour Launch are at Picton. There is a public launch on the north side of Amherst Island. The Fickle Park Launch, off of Hwy 33 at Bath, is also public.

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t surprises many visitors to learn that some of the best fishing on Lake Ontario is found near Toronto. In fact, Canada’s largest city prides itself in being an urban fishing playground. Anglers can fish anywhere except where No Fishing signs are posted. Toronto Harbour used to have a reputation for being too dirty to swim in, let alone to fish in. This has changed in recent years, thanks in part to major efforts at rehabilitating the waterfront. Perch and bass are all increasing in numbers, and suckers are decreasing. Numbers of emerald shin-

ers, which are prey for larger species, are also increasing, as are the smaller organisms that help to make up a healthy food chain. Fishing hot spots in the Toronto Harbour area include the harbour itself, Toronto Islands, Tommy Thompson Park, and Ashbridges Bay along with the Humber River. As of April, 2015, there is also a new pier. The Outer Harbour Recreational Pier is a new, accessible fishing spot, meant for fishing, birding, and even resting along the nearby trails. The project is meant to reconnect Torontonians with places along the water. There is even a place to launch a canoe.

Fishing in the harbour can be diverse, and anglers go after largemouth bass and panfish — black crappie and yellow perch — along the weedy shorelines, focussing on areas where the bass find cover. Pike are also found in the harbour, though not plentiful. Most of the larger ones are found further out in the open water.

Most small fish can be eaten but some larger fish are not safe for consumption. Visit ontario.ca/ fishguide for specifics. Be sure to check the latest provincial fishing regulations as well. A helpful link: Fishing in the city: ontario.ca/travel-and-recreation/ city-fishing.

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ne of the top Lake Ontario destinations for chinook fishing lies between Jordan Harbour, 32 km from Port Colbourne, and the Niagara River. The Niagara Escarpment, as the headwaters of five major rivers, offers richly productive fishing waters. Muskie are fished in the upper Niagara River. And, of course, the lower Niagara River is home to a world-class steelhead fishery with fish ranging up to 20 lbs, caught right through the winter.

Steelhead fishing is exciting. The feeder streams flowing into Lake Ontario are productive, and tend to produce more fish than those of the other Great Lakes. Use a slow troll for steelhead, close to the shoreline in 15-30 ft. of water. Rapalas work well. Trolling spoons on the lake is another popular method of steelhead fishing. Kwikfish, minnows and egg sacs are useful as well. When the steelhead are feeding heavily, even worms can entice them. Brown trout and lake trout are also popular sportfish in the harbour. Brown trout can be huge, and ice fishing for them can be very rewarding. In the early spring, stay close to

shore and at the creek mouths. They generally hang out under cover and underwater structure. If you’re casting, try to find the logs and rocks and cast right to those spots. Get as close as you can. Lake trout can be very large as well, some topping out at over 20 lbs. They generally prefer the cooler open water, but can sometimes be found closer to shore. Spoons and bombers are good lure options to hook these lunkers.

Steelhead and bass seasons run through summer from even imiJuly to September. Try tate small frogs fishing for largemouth with success. bass by trolling crankbaits In general, bass fishing along the shore over rocky in the Great Lakes is changing shoals and submerged logs. somewhat. Jason Barnucz, fishThese bass prefer the cover aring guide and biologist, says that eas. zebra mussels and gobis have Smallmouth bass prefer sand changed the ways that bass beand gravel, and more open wa- have. ter areas. Both will go after bait such as minnows, and lures can “The water is a lot clearer [than it used to be] because of the

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mussel invasions. Gobis eat the zebra mussels, but also upset some of the smaller and native fishes that don’t compete. Walleye, smallmouth and others will surge because they eat the gobis. The fish are growing faster and breeding earlier,” he says.

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Not to be overlooked, the muskie fishing in the Niagara River can be amazing. Muskies find plenty of food in the river, and anglers can find lunkers in both the upper section, and in the lower sections, closer to Lake Erie. Barnucz says that more commonly you’ll find average-sized muskie in the river, and that they may be reproducing more in that area than in past years. “This may be a bigger future fishery if we take care of it now,” he suggests.

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ake Erie is one of the most productive of the Great Lakes, with at least half of the Great Lakes’ fish species thriving here. Walleye, perch and bass fisheries are among the best in the world. Lake Erie is smallest in terms of volume due to its relatively shallow depth. That same characteristic makes it the warmest of the chain, a plankton machine, and one of the most productive for fish. The water warms faster and cools faster, giving it a longer ice-fishing season. And the best fishing is in the cooler waters of the Canadian side of the lake. Barna Robinson, owner of BAER Fishing Adventures, calls these waters home, and has made his life’s work on Lake Erie and the Grand River (see our feature on the Grand River in o u r

Southeastern Ontario Fishing 2016 magazine). Robinson describes Lake Erie as being almost three distinct zones. The eastern basin over to Niagara and Port Colborne, the central basin from Port Dover and Long Point Bay to Port Stanley and Rondeau Bay. The western basin is around Kingsville and Point Pelee.

Robinson says that the eastern basin is fabulous for bass fishing. “It’s very deep, with a rocky bottom. The bass and perch school up in the spring and fall. While the Canadian side of the lake has special open seasons for bass, the American side has a year-round catch and release regulation, so anglers will often fish there.”

One of the most productive parts of the lake is at the Long Point area. “Long Point Bay is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and Long Point Bay acts as an incubator bed for multiple species of fish, reptiles, birds and more in the spring. Fishing from a kayak allows us to get into the shallow waters and stealthily target these species. [They can] all be accessed from fishing kayaks such as the fleet of Hobie Pro

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One of the side effects of the arrival of invasive species such as zebra mussels is clearer water due to filtration by the molluscs. As a result, there has been an explosion in perch and smallmouth bass in Lake Erie such that catches of 30-60 a day are often reported.

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Bass fishing peaks in October when the fish migrate in cooler temperatures to shallower waters. Bass generally prefer warmer water than many other species, and can often be found closer to shore. Fly fishing for bass is very popular on Lake Erie. Make sure your gear is up to the challenge of these fat footballs that can tip the scales at 8 lbs. or more.

The Lake Erie walleye fishery is thriving, although they can often be found a little deeper than in other lakes.

“Walleye in Lake Erie aren’t like traditional walleye,” Robinson notes. “They’re big and they suspend in the middle, and they roam the main basin several kilometres offshore.”

Walleye average in the five- to sixpound range and can be as large as 12 pounds. Trolling is the most common method for walleye fishing, with anglers targeting drop-offs and mid-lake humps. “You need planer boards and downriggers. If you can do that, you can target walleye. They may be 40 feet down. Use your electronics and gps, and put baits right on top of them with downriggers,” Robinson suggests. Other fisheries on Lake Erie are equally exciting. Salmon fishing is a big draw in the summer. Also, steelhead of up to 20-30 pounds are not uncommon. Brown trout and lake

trout are also caught. Brown trout can be tricky to catch. They can often be found fairly close to shore. Lake trout tend to prefer cooler water, and thus may be a little further out.

As the open water seasons fade, anglers prepare for a prolific ice fishery. Ice fishing for walleye and perch make great fare for ice fishers. Perch fishing can be especially good in early spring, as Lake Erie’s shallow, productive waters make it especially hospitable. The Erie shore can be thick with perch and anglers line wharves and docks in the spring to land them. For a unique kayak fishing experience, contact Barna Robinson at BAER Fishing Adventures. Their fleet of hobie kayaks can transition from very shallow to much deeper, allowing you to fish wherever you’d like to go! Contact Robinson at BAERFishingAdventures.com. See more about BAER and their unique fishing experiences in our Port Dover feature on page 22.

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be fine. Fly fishers will also want to have both floating and sinking lines and patterns. The Port Colborne area also offers excellent fishing for walleye, steelhead and coho. Troll

Port Colborne plugs or spoons using a downrigger for depth. Increase your trolling depth as the season progresses, the lake water warms and the fish move deeper, as much as eight kilometres offshore. Like pike, walleye will take almost any bait in spring when they’re hungrier, but summers can

be more challenging. While we don’t recommend night fishing in Lake Erie, walleye do tend to be more active during cover of darkness. They also tend to favour cloudy or rainy days, and windy conditions.

Summer fishing tournaments include the 444 International Walleye Tournament. One of the most popular on the lake, it’s organized by the Port Colborne and District Conservation as an event for amateur and profesBe wary of those winds that can sional anglers alike. Sugarloaf whip up the lake in no time. Harbour Marina hosts one-day Barna Robinson, owner of derbies throughout the summer. BAER Fishing Adventures, The relatively shallow waters cautions, “Lake Erie is a great lake of Lake Erie (averaging about and needs to be respected. Because 20 metres) result in more rapid of this, it is very important to pay warming and cooling. This means close attention to the weather and ice comes and goes faster than on wind conditions. Having a big water the other Great Lakes. Ice fishing kayak such as the Hobie Pro Angler in the harbour is good for perch kayaks we use is very important to and the occasional pike. If the ice keep you safe and get you out of isn’t thick enough to venture out, trouble if the weather whips up. It is try the marina, where perch are very important to know your limits often caught. and fish with a buddy on this great Consider a kayak adventure with lake. Booking a trip with us would BAER Fishing Adventures. not only give you the best vessel With sheltered waters closer for kayak fishing, but our guides to shore, you can see the fish choose launch points that give you and get right up near them. The the best chance for a successful fish- kayaks handle waves well, and ing day, while keeping safety at top you can cover a lot of water of mind.” in a really interesting way. Many anglers choose to fish from shore, and the Port Colborne area offers plenty of that as well. Pier and wharf fishing is most productive in the fall when the water cools again. Fly fishing from the sandy shores along the coast has also grown in popularity.

Their experienced and knowledgeable guides will have you catching fish in no time. Contact Robinson and Barnucz at BaerFishingAdventures.com for more information.

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he western basin of Lake Erie provides some of the lake’s best fishing for muskie, walleye, bass and steelhead. Walleye, jumbo perch and smallmouth bass are most plentiful, particularly in late summer and fall.

The waters around Pelee Island are particularly nutrient-rich and walleye caught there range from 8-12 lbs. with the fishing peaking in midsummer. Trolling down the eastern shore south of the lighthouse and close to shore is reported to be productive. Jason Barnucz, Biologist and fishing guide with BAER Fishing Adventures, says that there are lots of islands around here called

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Point Pelee to Kingsville ‘bass islands.’ “With all the up and down bathymetry, there is excellent smallmouth fishing. Even some walleye. People jig for walleye around here. The whole area is lush and full of nutrients. Everything comes down the Detroit River, from smallmouth to channel cats.” Along this coast, walleye are generally in the 3- to 5-lb. range. Try slowtrolling an Erie Dearie or a chartreuse/silver whiptail-style crawler behind a planer board about 70 feet back. Worm harnesses and bottom bouncers are also used as the lake cools and the fish run deeper. Leamington, which proudly proclaims itself

the Walleye Capital of the World, offers marinas, boat launches, charter services and plenty of parking. The inaugural Leamington Walleye Derby was held in July 2014, hosted by Leamington Marina.

Point Pelee National Park is a unique area with marshes, wetlands and trails. There are also several services and facilities available in the park. Visit pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/on/pelee for more information. Please keep in mind that many of the islands south of Point Pelee are in American waters, and you must have a passport to visit.

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he Lake Erie coastline from Port Dover to Port Colbourne has been ranked as a No. 1 hot spot for Ontario fishing for smallmouth bass, walleye and yellow perch. One of the best ways to experience these fisheries is with the growing sport of kayak fishing. Fishing kayaks are built differently from regular kayaks. You get right close to the fish in the crystal waters of Lake Erie, and you still cover a lot of ground.

Barna Robinson, owner of BAER Fishing Adventures, says that the Port Dover and Long Point Bay area is special. “Long Point Bay is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. It acts as an incubator bed for multiple species of fish, reptiles, birds and more in the spring. I have a few new favourite springtime species including carp and longnose gar. These are a ton of fun to catch. Both carp and gar are very visible in the spring and we can sight fish for them most of the time.”

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Port Dover and Long Point Bay Jason Barnucz, Biologist and BAER fishing guide, adds, “That’s where kayak fishing will come in. The waters are gin clear, and it allows you to really experience lush vegetation, and see all the fish. The bay allows us to do these kayak adventures in a fairly sheltered area. If you play the wind right, you can even get up to three kilometres offshore. They handle waves well, and you can cover a lot of water.” Robinson suggests that bass fishing is especially great in the Port Dover area. “Long Point Bay is best known for its amazing bass fishing in early summer. Huge numbers of smallmouth and largemouth bass use these waters to spawn in the spring and are my favourite once bass season opens in early summer.

“In early spring, it is best to look for areas with the warmest water. This means shallow and weedy. You will find multiple species in the entire Long Point Bay area. Be sure not to fish in the “Bass Sanctuary” which covers half of the inner bay until bass season opens on the Last Saturday of June each year. Bass fishing is best early in the season in the Long Point Bay Area. At this time, I love to cover water using Rapala X-Rap baits. These are my absolute favourite! Smallmouth bass will smash minnow or gobytype baits at this time.

Long Point Bay happens before the end of July. Once the water warms up, it becomes increasingly difficult to find the schools of fish. This is when hiring a guide is especially important to ensuring a successful fishing trip.”

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he Lake Huron basin is characterized by dense forests, relatively sparse populations and rich natural resources.

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There are even national parks underwater, designed to protect the sites Walleye, lake whitefish and lake of major shipwrecks throughout the trout, once virtually wiped out in lake. Lake Huron, have improved in the If it were combined with adjoining last decade. Local stock enhanceLake Michigan, 332-km long Lake ment efforts have helped sustain Huron would be the largest lake in trout and salmon fishing. the world. Lake Huron and Lake River mouths, the deltas of the Michigan are in fact connected by Bayfield, Maitland, Saugeen, the Straits of Mackinac. and Nine Mile rivers, are popuLake Huron’s waters are deep and lar spots for rainbow in the spring generally unproductive, yet its coast- and chinook and coho in the fall. al structure, with roughly 30,000 The Saugeen and Saginaw rivers islands and lengthy shoreline pro- are considered hot spots by anglers, vide ample and varied fish habitat. who generally bottom fish or drift Its shoreline is the longest of all the fish using roe as bait. As well, the Great Lakes. Shallow and sandy French River is a world-class river beaches, as well as many rocky for pike, walleye and muskie.

North Channel - pg 5 French River Mouth - pg 26 - 27 Honey Harbour - pg 28 the bane of all the anglers and only the most skilled and diehard will be successful.” However, if the snow melt is later in the year, anglers can sometimes have better luck. The chinook can range from 15-20 pounds., while the coho are about 10-12 pounds. During summer, salmon along with brown and lake trout, are caught with downriggers, trolling spoons or plugs about 10-15 kilometres offshore.

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Using lighter tackle, you can catch yellow perch, smallmouth bass and sunfish from piers and wharves along the Huron shoreline from late spring until early fall.

Lake Huron’s largest fishing derby, the 32nd Annual Chantry Chinook Classic Salmon Derby, hosted by the Lake Huron Fishing Club, takes place July 23 to August places, make Lake Huron’s shore- Angler’s Atlas member Nevin Broz 7, 2016. line varied. regularly fishes the Saugeen River, Another exciting derby, the Fishing Lake Huron is most often where he and his friends love the Canadian Tire Fish Kincardine for trout, though there are also popu- spring steelhead fishery. Derby, takes place each May. Lake lations of warm-water species such “Opening day will usually find me Huron Rod and Gun co-sponsors as walleye, lake sturgeon, yellow on a river (somewhere) either chas- the event, which sports large prizes perch, smallmouth bass, northern ing steelhead or resident trout. This, upwards of $1,000. This is a familypike, pumpkinseed and rock bass. of course, all depends on the pre- friendly derby, with a kids’ day and Cold-water species include lake vious few months’ weather, snow a family ticket option. This derby is trout, cisco, whitefish, round white- pack, melt, etc. Usually the trout for the waters from Southampton fish and bloater. have already run up the rivers and Lighthouse to International Border Salmon and trout fishing remain spawned weeks before the opener as to the west. East- on the Saugeen popular despite fluctuating popula- the snow had melted and the spring River to the legal boundary Denny’s tions due to the impact of invasive rains are long over by then. Low, Dam. South boundary is Point Clark. clear water conditions are usually

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he French River, part of a historic canoe route, flows west from Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay, representing the dividing line between south and north Ontario. The river is sometimes described as an an angler’s dream, a haven for monster muskie and trophy walleye fishing. Long a destination for Ontario anglers, the French River is a wide and slow-running river with few rapids. The French River is famous as a trophy walleye river — and rated as one of the country’s top walleye streams. The French River is a fishing enclave, with more than 50 lodges and marinas along its length.

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Walleye season opens in the third week of May with a limit of one fish greater than 34 inches. The season peaks in late September, when full-sized pickerel migrate upstream from Georgian Bay and the river offers a vast series of hot spots. Try tolling a minnow plug before the water warms up.

No reservations are needed for camping. You can fish along the shore or use the boat launch at Hartley Bay Marina.

Muskie, sturgeon and northern pike are also part of the French River angling tradition in summer and fall. In late spring and summer, the bass fishery picks up, smallmouth and largemouth Bass, perch, sunfish and crappie averaging 5-6 lbs. Pan fish, inare caught in the many shoals cluding yellow perch, sunfish along the river. Popular spots and rock bass, are also caught. include Hartley Bay, Crombie French River is located along Bay and the river’s delta. Hwy. 400 (Hwy. 69) between French River Provincial Park is Sudbury and Parry Sound, about set along this 120-km stretch of a 3.5-hour drive from Toronto. lakes, rapids and waterfalls.

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There are some good fishing spots around Honey Harbour itself for bass, pike and muskie. Look for weed beds, shoals and rock outcroppings that provide them with cover. Muskies are also caught between Honey Harbour and the Musquash River mouth. For walleye, try Midland or Penetang Bay or the west side of Beausoliel Island. Angler’s Atlas member Alex Scarchilli, says, “Had an opportunity to head out for an outstanding couple hours of fishing on Penetang Bay. Penetang Bay is an interesting inlet off of Georgian Bay, which can essentially open up opportunity for any type of fish. For those interested, you can launch from the most southern point, Discovery Harbour, and travel along the western shore ranging anywhere 7 to 12 feet in depth. A lot of success was seen at the first red marker in the south end of the bay for 4-lb. bucketmouths closer to the shore and 2-lb. smallies closer to the marker as it’s a good drop-off from 6 ft. to 25 ft. “Be conscious of boat traffic as it’s a fairly busy harbour.”

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he world’s largest lake is also its coldest and deepest with endless opportunities to fish for its abundant fish stocks. Lake Superior could contain all of the other Great Lakes and then some. Yes, Superior lives up to its name in every aspect with an average depth of 500 feet. There are more than 80 species of fish found in Lake Superior, including 34 native species, among them walleye, lake trout, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, musky, lake sturgeon and northern pike. Other sport fish species include crappie, sauger, splake, cisco, bloater, burbot, rock bass and lake whitefish. Introduced species include Atlantic salmon, brown trout, carp, chinook salmon, coho salmon, freshwater drum, pink salmon, rainbow trout, white perch, rainbow smelt, round goby, ruffe and sea lamprey. Brook trout, pike, lake trout, rainbow, walleye, coho, pink and chinook are most common.

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ture like sunken islands, rock piles and exposed rock will help to determine where the fish are. Concentrate your efforts on structure closer to shore in less then 100 feet of water. High percentage locations are key when fishing this Lake.” See more of Leach’s reports at anglersatlas.com, now available as a mobile app!

Angler’s Atlas member Adam Leach writes, “Protected Bays, with inlets are high percentage spots. They help you narrow down possible fish locations by according to weather patterns and seasonal trends. “Locating struc-

The north shore of the lake offers some of the best steelhead fishing in the province. Coasters, the focus of rebuilding efforts in recent years, are a variant of brook trout (scientists continue to study the distinction) known for their bright, silvery colour and exceptionally large size. The world record Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. Source data provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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n springtime, Thunder Bay region offers some of the most exciting walleye fishing in Ontario thanks to a successful stocking program. Most catches average 14-16 inches, but trophy fish weighing up to 10 lbs. are occasionally reeled in. Thunder Bay is also a great jumping-off spot for salmon and trout fishing.

The harbour itself is a great spot, or try one of the rivers that run within city boundaries. Walleye are most commonly caught using a spinner or jig with live bait such as minnows, leeches or night crawlers.

Pike stocks in Thunder Bay Harbour are starting to increase. While they have always been around, for many years the pike were scarce, and those that could be caught were on the small side. That is starting to change.

Pike habitat is generally limited in Lake Superior, as it is so deep, clear and cold. Pike

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Thunder Bay Harbour generally prefer shallow and for brook trout. The world-reweedy areas. cord for brookies was set there. That said, there are some shal- The Fall Fishing Festival is low bays where pike are at held in Nipigon every Labour home, as well as the mouths Day weekend. Ice fishing is of rivers, where the water is popular along the north shore of Lake Superior between Nipwarmer. igon Bay and Red Rock. Many methods will catch pike, from a yellow Musky Buck to The Current River, which runs large streamers for fly fishers. within city boundaries, features several piers accessible The Kaministiquia River, for from Fisherman’s Road where example, is known for plenti- anglers can cast into the river ful walleye and pike. A public mouth. Another option is Bouboat launch is located on the levard Lake, a swimming reslower river from 106th Avenue ervoir that holds brook trout on Mission Island or above the and pike as well as walleye. James Street Bridge at Mount- Nearby Silver Harbour is recdale Avenue. ommended for ice fishing. Shore fishing is available at the Ice fishing is a great bet around Mountdale boat launch or at a Thunder Bay. Steelhead, lake wheelchair-accessible pier on trout, lake herring, perch and the south shore of the lower whitefish are all popular tarriver. The rock wall around gets. Keep in mind that there Thunder Bay Marina can be a are specific opening times for good spot for pike. Try cast- lake trout. Please make sure ing a spoon or minnows with a you are familiar with the Onfloat in the weed beds. tario fishing regulations before The Nipigon River, about an heading out. hour’s drive from Thunder Bay, presents excellent fishing

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The community and Batchawana Provincial Park are on the western side of the bay.

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The bay takes its name from an Ojibway word referring to the bubbling waters created by strong currents between Batchawana Island and Sand Point.

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ama Bay is situated on Nipigon Bay, the drainage basin for the

Nipigon River on the northern shore of Lake S u p e r i o r. The river is Lake Superior’s largest tributary. The water is cool and rich in nutrients, and that makes it great country for trout fishing, yet it’s also known for walleye, salmon, pike, whitefish and jumbo perch fishing.

record brook trout was caught on Nipigon River in 1915, weighing in at 14 lbs. Rainbow trout draw fly anglers to

the rivers in spring and fall when the fish migrate upstream. Lake trout fishing follows a similar pattern, with fishing on the river in the spring and on the lake in the fall when temperatures drop. Brown trout are also caught in the bay. There are also the fall spawning migrations of coho, pink and chinook salmon runs to fish.

Then there is the hard-water fishing. Ice fishing for lake trout, walleye and lake cisco extends the fishing in the region to a yearround pursuit.

Nipigon Marina, located on Nipigon Bay, is open from June to September. The marina offers overnight docking, services and a boat launch. Jumbo perch are caught from right off the marina, where you can also catch lake trout in the fall.

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Regulations & Exceptions 2016 (Zones 9, 13, 14, 19, 20) ZONES 9, 13, 14, 19, 20 SEASON AND CATCH LIMITS *Aggregate limits apply to these species. See page 7 for full details. SPECIES

OPEN SEASONS Z9

Walleye and Sauger or any combination LIMIT

Largemouth and smallemouth Bass or any combination LIMIT Northern Pike

LIMIT

Muskellunge LIMIT Yellow Perch LIMIT

Crappie LIMIT Sunfish LIMIT Brook Trout* LIMIT Brown Trout* LIMIT Rainbow Trout* LIMIT Lake Trout*

LIMIT Splake* LIMIT Pacific Salmon* LIMIT Atlantic Salmon* LIMIT Lake Whitefish LIMIT Lake Herring LIMIT Lake Sturgeon Channel Catfish LIMIT

Z13

Z14

Z19

ONT POS

Z20

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January 1 to April 14 and 3rd Saturday in May to December 31

Open all year

January 1 to March 1 and May 1 to December 31

Open all year

January 1 to March 1 and the 1st Saturday in May to December 31

S-2 C-1

S-6 C-2

S-2 C-1 in one day, possession limit of 4; none 41-56cm, only 1 >56cm

S-6 C-2

S-4 C-2 Only one >63cm

Open all year

4th Saturday in June to November 30

3rd Saturday in June to December 15

S-6 C-2

S-3 C-1

S-6 C-2

Open all year

January 1 to March 1 and May 1 to December 31

Open all year

January 1 to March 31 and 1st Saturday in May to December 31

S-4 C-2 None 70-90cm Only one >90cm

S-4 C-2

S-2 C-1 in one day, possession limit of 4; Only 1 >86cm

S-6 C-2

3rd Saturday in June to December 15

1st Saturday in June to December 15

3rd Saturday in June to December 15

S-1 C-0 Must be >91cm

S-1 C-0 Must be >102cm

S-1 C-0 Must be >137cm

S-1 C-0 Must be >112cm

S-1 C-0 Must be >137cm

Open all year

S-25 C-12

S-50 C-25

S-25 in one day, possession limit of 50 C-12 in one day, possession limit of 25

S-50 C-25

Open all year

S-30 C-10

Open all year

S-50 C-25

S-100 C-50

4th Saturday in April to Labour Day

Closed all year

S-1 C-0 Must be >56cm

Open all year

S-5 C-2

Open all year

S-1 C-0

S-2 C-1

S-5 C-2

S-2 C-1

January 1 to September 30

January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to 31

S-3 C-1

S-2 C-1

S-3 C-1

January 1 to September 30

Closed all year

S-3 C-1

Open all year

Z14

S-5 C-2

Z14

Open all year

Closed all year

Open all year

S-1 C-0

S-1 C-0 Must be >63cm

Open all year

S-12 C-6

Z14

N/A

Open all year

N/A

Z14

N/A

S-25 C-12

N/A

Closed all year

Open all year

S-12 C-6

Walle tion: 6

Large Bass 6

North 6

Yellow 100 Z9 Z9 Z9

Z9 Z9 Z14

Z14 Z14 Z14

Z14

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• S refers to to limits under a Sport Fishing LicenceTag. • C refers to limits under a Conservation Fishing Licence Tag. • All size limits refer to total length, which measures from the tip of the mouth to the tip of the tail. • This section does not act as a subsitute for Ontario’s fishing regulations. Please be sure to read the Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations prior to casting.

Walleye, Sauger or any combination: 6

Lake Trout: 3

Splake: 5

Muskellunge: 1

Lake Whitefish: 25

Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass or any combination: 6

Rainbow Trout: 5

Pacific Salmon: 5

Brook Trout: 5

Lake Sturgeon: 1

Northern Pike: 6

Aurora Trout: 1

Atlantic Salmon: 1

Brown Trout: 5

Channel Catfish: 12

Yellow Perch: 100

Crappie: 30

HAVE YOU SEEN AN AMERICAN EEL? The Ministry of Natural Resources would like to know if you see or catch an American eel. This is an endangered species protected under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act. In recent decades, the American eel has declined in numbers due to a variety of factors, including over-fishing, migration barriers, hydro facilities, habitat loss, parasites, and pollution. The occurrence of eels has not been well documented and you can help determine where they are currently. Please contact the Natural Resources Information Centre at 1-800-667-1940 to report this information.

Lake Superior - Black Bay from 48°37’N. (Bent Island) northward.

Walleye and Sauger closed all year.

Lake Superior - Nipigon Bay.

Walleye and Sauger closed all year.

Lake Superior, except the following: Black Bay north of latitude 48°37'N. (Bent Island); Lake Superior and Nipigon Bay lying north of a line drawn northeasterly from the southernmost tip of Magnet Point on Black Bay Peninsula to Schreiber Point; and Michipocoten Bay inside a line drawn across the bay from Perkwakwai Point to Smokey Point.

Two lines may be used when trolling from a boat in open water.

Lake Superior, east of the Pic River (Zone 9).

Rainbow Trout S - 2 and C - 1.

Montreal River - from the first Great Lakes Power Dam to Lake Superior.

Walleye and Sauger open from Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 & July 1 - Dec. 31.

Z14

Big Sound of Parry Sound - waters of Big Sound, including Depot Harbour, Parry Sound Harbour and the waters west of Parry Sound between Snake Island and the Nias Islands.

Only one line may be used when angling through the ice. Lake Trout open from Jan. 1 - Sept. 30. Lake Trout S – 0 and C – 0 from Jan.1 – Feb. 7, Apr. 1 – June 23 & Sept. 1 – Sept. 30. Lake Trout S – 1 and C – 1, must be less than 61 cm (24 in.) from Feb 8 – Mar. 31 & June 24 – Aug. 31.

Z14

Big Sound of Parry Sound (Killbear Channel) - waters between the Nias Islands and Cadotte Point of Parry Island.

Lake Trout closed all year.

Z14

Blackstone River and Harbour - Archipelago Twp., Lot 37, Conc. V.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before the 3rd Sat. in May.

Z14

Georgian Bay - waters locally known as the Dawson Rock-Grand Bank Area in the Territorial District of Manitoulin bounded by lines starting at 45°35’N., 81°10’W., then northward to 45°45’N., 81°10’W., then westward to 45°45’N., 81°25’W., then southward to 45°35’N., 81°25’W., then eastward to the place of beginning.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z14

Georgian Bay - waters west of the Big Sound of Parry Sound, including an area south of Shawanaga Island; east of North Limestone, Sandy and the Umbrella Islands; and north of Frying Pan Island; which includes Five Mile Bay but excludes those areas covered under separate regulations listed under Big Sound of Parry Sound. A map is available at the local MNRF Office.

Lake Trout S - 1 and C - 0.

Z14

Iroquois Bay of the North Channel of Lake Huron.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Jan. 1 - Apr. 30. Lake Trout S - 1 and C - 0, must be less than 51 cm (20 in.), possessing a fin clip with a healed scar.

Z14

Lake Wolsey - Gordon and Mills Twp.

Yellow Perch open from Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 & 3rd Sat. in May to Dec. 31.

Z14

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 Bay.

Walleye closed all year.

Z14

Moon River - Freeman Twp., Lots 33, 34, 35, 36 in Concs. VIII, IX and X.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before the 3rd Sat. in May.

Z14

North Channel of Lake Huron - waters lying west of a straight line from the most northerly point (45°48’28”N., 81°35’44”W.) on the water’s edge of Cape Smith (on Manitoulin Island) to the most southerly point (45°58’05”N., 81°29’20”W.) on the water’s edge of Red Rock Point (east of the Town of Killarney), and east of a straight line from the most southerly point (46°10’31”N., 82°53’06”W.) on the water’s edge along the shore of Mary Point (east of Blind River) to the most northerly point (45°59’52”N., 82°48’40”W.) on the water’s edge of Cape Roberts (on the west side of Bayfield Sound on Manitoulin Island).

Rainbow Trout S - 5 and C - 2.

Z14

North River from Laughlin Falls downstream to Coldwater River, Matchedash. Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before the 3rd Sat. in May.

Z14

Seguin River - Town of Parry Sound.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before the 3rd Sat. in May.

Z14

Shawanaga River - west of C.P.R. right-of-way - Shawanaga Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before the 3rd Sat. in May.

Z14

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 States.

Two lines may be used when trolling from a boat in open water.Walleye open from Jan. 1 - last day in Feb. & May 15 - Dec. 31.Walleye S - 4 and C -2, any size.Northern Pike - any size.

Z14

St. Marys River, Lake George - in the waters of Laird Twp., from Pumpkin Point upstream to the Laird Twp. boundary.

Walleye S - 0 and C - 0 from Apr. 1 - June 15.

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Sucker Creek - Harrison Twp., from Hwy. 69 downstream to a point 250 m (820 ft.) west of the C.P.R.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before the 3rd Sat. in May.

Z14

Tug Channel and unnamed channel - between Little Lake and Georgian Bay - Tay and Georgian Bay Twps.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before the 3rd Sat. in May.

Z14

Whitefish River - Curtin Twp. from the mouth at the North Channel of Lake Huron, upstream to the Frood Lake Dam, east of Hwy. 6.

Walleye open from Jan. 1 - Mar. 1 & 3rd Sat. in May - Dec. 31.

Z19

Lake Erie – Town of Fort Erie, from Stonemill Rd. 750 m (2,460 ft.) south to a marine buoy, east 1250 m (4,100 ft.) to a marine buoy, north to Rosehill Rd.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from June 1 - July 15.

Z19

Lake Erie - Port Colborne, from Cassady Point 500 m (1,640 ft.) south to a marine buoy, 1000 m (3,280 ft.) east to a marine buoy, north to Weaver Rd.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from June 1 - July 15.

Z19

Lake Erie (eastern portion of the Inner Bay) - Walsingham and Norfolk Twps.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from May 15 - Fri. before the 4th Sat. in June.

Z19

Lake Erie (Gravelly Bay) - from breakwall on east side of Welland Canal to a marine buoy 500 m (1,640 ft.) east then north to the water’s edge between Lots 24 and 25, Conc. 1 in the City of Port Colborne.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from June 1 - July 15.

Z19

Lake Erie (Gravelly Bay) – The waters of that part of Gravelly Bay of Lake Erie in the Fish sanctuary - no fishing from June 1 - July 15. City of Port Colborne lying northwest of a line drawn from the southerly point of Sugar Loaf Point in a northeasterly direction to the southwest corner of the H. Knoll Lakeview Park Marina breakwall.

Z19

Lake Erie and Lake St Clair except: a) Rondeau Bay b) Inner Long Point Bay c) St. Two lines may be used when angling from a boat in open water.Two lines not Clair River, defined as the waters from the downstream edge of the Blue Water Bridge allowed in St. Clair River or Detroit River. from the international boundary at 42° 59’ 54.3” N., 82° 25’ 25.25” W. to the Ontario shore at 42° 59’53.22” N., 82° 25’ 19.92” W., downstream to a north-south line at the easternmost point of Seaway Island from the international boundary at 42° 32’ 55” N., 82 36’ 22” W. to the shore at Bassett Island at 42° 32’ 36” N., 82 36’ 22” W.; and d) Detroit River, defined as the waters from a line at the easternmost point of Peche Island from the international boundary at 42° 21’ 10” N., 82° 55’ 10” W. through the navigational buoy south of Peche Island, to the Ontario shore at 42° 20’ 23.5” N., 82° 55’ 17” W., downstream to an east-west line at the southernmost point of Livingstone Channel from the international boundary at 42° 4’ 8” N., 83° 8’ 24.7” W. to the Ontario shore at 42° 4’ 8” N., 83° 7’ 0.2” W.

Z19

Niagara River from the Peace Bridge to Niagara Falls.

Muskellunge open from the 3rd Sat. in June - Dec. 15.

Z20

All waters of Lake Ontario, including the Niagara River (downstream of Niagara Falls). The following waters are excluded: Jordan Harbour, Hamilton Harbour, Toronto Harbour, Frenchman’s Bay, Murray Canal, Presqu’ile Bay, Weller’s Bay, East Lake, West Lake, the Bay of Quinte (the waters lying west of the Glenora Ferry), the St. Lawrence River (waters lying east of a line drawn between Bishops Point and the easternmost tips of Howe and Wolfe islands), and all other tributaries to Lake Ontario.

Two lines may be used when angling from a boat in open water.

Z20

Consecon Creek - Hillier and Ameliasburgh Twps., from the dam in the Village of Consecon to Weller’s Bay.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May.

Z20

Consecon Creek - Hillier Twp., from Lot 86 in Conc. V to the mouth of the creek.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May.

Z20

Lake St. Francis and the waters of the St. Lawrence River lying east of Robert H. Saunders Generating Station.

Yellow Perch open from Jan. 1 to March 31 & 2nd Sat. in May to Dec. 31.

Z20

Moira River and Bay of Quinte - from the Lott Dam downstream, including Belleville Harbour in the Bay of Quinte.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May.

Z20

Napanee River - Town of Napanee from the waterfalls at Springside Park downstream to the bridge at Centre Street.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May.

Z20

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. Francis.

Walleye - no size limit.

Z20

Trent River - City of Quinte West, between the first dam north of Lake Ontario downstream to the south side of the Dundas Street bridge and the Trent Canal from Lock No.1 downstream to where it joins the Trent River.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May.

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