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Fishing in Ontario

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Top fishing waters in Ontario

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Lake Ontario (CAN)

Ontario, Canada

4.4
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Grand River

Ontario, Canada

4.5
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Niagara River

Ontario, Canada

4.6
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Saint Lawrence River

Ontario, Canada

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Lake Saint Clair (CAN)

Ontario, Canada

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Thames River

Ontario, Canada

4.7
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Top fish species caught in Ontario

Bass
Bass
Pike
Pike
Perch
Perch
Sunfish
Sunfish
Rock bass
Rock bass
Crappie
Crappie
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Biggest catches in Ontario

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State records of caught fish in Ontario

SpeciesWeightNorthern pike42.1 lbsWalleye22.2 lbsLargemouth bass10.4 lbsSmallmouth bass10.1 lbsBluegill1.8 lbs

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Common carp

Rideau Canal (Ottawa)

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Northern pike

North Thames River

27 in · 5 lb

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Rock bass

Lake Margaret

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Largemouth bass

Lake Margaret

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Largemouth bass

Lake Margaret

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Rainbow trout

Lake Ontario (CAN)

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Steelhead

Lake Ontario (CAN)

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Steelhead

Lake Ontario (CAN)

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Rainbow trout

Trent–Severn Waterway (Trent Canal)

16 in · 3 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Beaver Lake

13 in · 2 lb

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FAQ about Ontario fishing

Some of the most popular species anglers target in Ontario, Canada include Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Smallmouth bass. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

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Some of the most popular fishing spots in Ontario, Canada include Lake Ontario (CAN), Grand River, and Niagara River. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Canada, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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Top fishing waters in Canada
Lake Ontario (CAN)Grand RiverNiagara RiverSaint Lawrence RiverLake Saint Clair (CAN)Lake Erie (CAN)Thames RiverSaint Clair RiverLake SimcoeNorth Thames RiverLake NipissingGeorgian BayLake of the Woods (CAN)Credit River (Rivière Credit)Rideau RiverFish CreekDetroit River (CAN)LockportLake GibsonRice LakePopular Waters
Top regions in Canada
QuebecNew BrunswickAlbertaNova ScotiaManitobaSaskatchewanNewfoundland and LabradorPrince Edward IslandBritish ColumbiaYukonNorthwest TerritoriesNunavutFishing spots near you