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Fishing Regulations for Ontario 2008-2009
 An
ecological approach to the 20 fishing zones is the foundation of the
Ministry
of Natural Resources long term conservation and fisheries management
program for Ontario. Ontario is all about the water, water sports,
recreation, fishing vacations in an abundant Province with more than
400,000 lakes rivers and streams, and an estimated four billion fish
waiting for visitors and residents.
The new summary of regulations can be picked up at most local tackle
and bait stores or Ministry
of Tourism Information Centres. The Fishing Ontario Regulations
Summary includes a Map
outlining each of the 20 fishing zones including U.S.—Canada
border waters.
Ontario Fishing “Must Do Checklist”:
1. Become familiar with the area and regulations for the area where
you will be fishing—species limits, seasonal dates, exceptions,
additional fishing opportunities,
2. Buy your fishing licence before you start fishing. Decide on a
full Sport Fishing License or a Conservation Fishing License.
Different licences and costs apply to Ontario residents; other Canadian
residents; and non-residents of Canada. Some exceptions apply during
Family fishing weeks July 4-12, 2009 and family fishing weekend: Winter
Family Fishing Weekend February 14-16, 2009. Summer family fishing
weekend July 10-12, 2009.
Note: We encourage visitors to buy the fishing licence
from the small tourist operator businesses in the area or region where
they are fishing. Support Ontario’s small businesses who can
sell a license. You will be surprised at how helpful, the many local
bait and tackle businesses, the resorts
and fishing lodges, fishing
resorts, and fly-in fishing operations
can be in providing tips, bait that is working, hidden fishing holes,
and great hospitality.
3. Familiarize your understanding of the terms used in the fishing
regulations in particular: Aggregate limits, bait, baitfish, catch
and possession limits, use of livewells, catch and release, transporting
fish in Ontario, packaging your fish catch, ice fishing regulations,
and non-angling methods of capturing fish, and ways to stop the spread
of invading fish species.
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Be prepared to show your fishing licence and personal identification
when asked by a Conservation officer. This may occur at any time
on Ontario waterways or at random Fish Check Stations”.
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Research conducted in 2005 is available on line at
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Stay clear of Ontario Power Generation dams, shorelines and surrounding
waterways—watch for the no fishing signs.
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Refer to the Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish provided free
of charge by the Ministry of the Environment offices or at Fish
Guide.
Measuring Your Fish
Free Personalized Award Certificate from OFAH Ontario
Angler Awards
If your fish, caught in Ontario, is equal to or longer than the required
minimum lengths, just fill in the entry forma and be recognized for
your catch. For complete rules and regulations plus an official entry
form visit Ontario Angler Awards or call 705-748-6324.
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