Ontario’s lakes, rivers, and streams provide countless recreational and angling opportunities, while also functioning as a source of food, jobs, and tourism experiences for residents and non-residents alike.
The OFAH plays an important role in fisheries conservation through programming, partnerships, and working with all levels of government. The OFAH is well represented by staff and local volunteers on all Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) councils (where established) to provide input on fisheries management.
There are a few changes to the 2018 Ontario fishing regulations that you should be aware of. It is the responsibility of every angler to know the rules and regulations for the waterbody and species they plan to fish.
FMZ 4:
Lac Seul, including Broad Lake, Sunlight Lake and all connecting waters will now be managed together, with the same regulations.
FMZ 5:
Changes to walleye and lake trout daily limits for non-residents outside of Border Water Areas, now: walleye (sport fishing licence; 2 daily, only 1 over 46 cm or 18.1”) lake trout (sport fishing licence; 1 daily)
FMZ 7, 8, 10, 11:
Aurora trout lakes will be on a 3-year schedule for open/close season. Check the regulations.
FMZ 8:
Flood Lake will now have a brook trout season from Jan. 1 to Sept. 15.
FMZ 10:
Wanapitei River extended fish sanctuary (April 1 to June 15)
Montreal River fish sanctuary (April 1 to June 15)
Icewater Creek (Laverendrye Twp) fish sanctuary removed
FMZ 16:
Allan Park Trout Pond - brook trout and brown trout will be open the 4th Saturday in April to Sept. 30
FMZ 18:
Hungry Lake and Grimsthorpe Lake will now have lake trout open all year.
Originally published in the Ontario OUT of DOORS 2018 Fishing Annual
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