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Fishing in Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River
Explore fishing in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River of Ontario. St. Lawrence River -- Thousand Islands, Ottawa R
The Thousand Islands region offers world-class fishing for smallmouth bass, northern pike, and muskie. The clear, deep water and abundant islands provide excellent habitat for all three species.
1. St. Lawrence River -- Thousand Islands (Muskie, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Gananoque to BrockvilleThe Thousand Islands region offers world-class fishing for smallmouth bass, northern pike, and muskie. The clear, deep water and abundant islands provide excellent habitat for all three species.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
2. Ottawa River -- Ottawa Area (Walleye)
OttawaThe Ottawa River through Ottawa offers excellent walleye, bass, and pike fishing. The river's current and deep pools provide diverse habitat.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
3. Ottawa River -- Pembroke Area (Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
PembrokeThe Ottawa River is known for excellent walleye and smallmouth bass fishing. The river's rocky structure holds good fish populations.
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
Boat Launch: Ottawa River -- Pembroke Area →
4. Rideau Canal System (Walleye)
Ottawa to KingstonThe Rideau Canal offers excellent fishing for bass, pike, walleye, and panfish. The interconnected lakes and rivers provide diverse fishing opportunities.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
5. Big Rideau Lake (Walleye)
Merrickville areaBig Rideau Lake offers exceptional bass, pike, and walleye fishing on the Rideau Canal.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
Boat Launch: Rideau Ferry Harbour →
6. Mississippi River (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Lanark CountyThe Mississippi River in eastern Ontario offers smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike fishing. The river's current provides excellent habitat.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
7. Madawaska River (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Arnprior to Barry's BayThe Madawaska River offers walleye, smallmouth bass, and northern pike fishing. The river's rapids and pools provide diverse habitat.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
Boat Launch: White Lake Marina →
8. Petawawa River (Walleye)
Petawawa areaThe Petawawa River offers walleye, bass, and pike fishing in a scenic setting. The river flows through Algonquin Park and the Ottawa Valley.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
9. Bonnechere River (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Renfrew areaThe Bonnechere River offers walleye, smallmouth bass, and northern pike fishing. The river is a popular canoe route.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
Boat Launch: Deacon Boat Launch →
10. Lake Ontario -- Eastern Basin (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout)
Kingston to BellevilleThe eastern basin of Lake Ontario offers Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and lake trout fishing.
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Boat Launch: Lake Ontario -- Eastern Basin →
11. Prince Edward County (Smallmouth Bass)
Picton areaPrince Edward County offers Lake Ontario salmon and trout fishing, plus excellent smallmouth bass in the bays.
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
12. Charleston Lake (Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Charleston Lake, OntarioCharleston Lake offers smallmouth bass, northern pike, and lake trout fishing in a scenic Thousand Islands setting.
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
13. Black Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Black Lake, OntarioBlack Lake offers smallmouth bass, northern pike, and panfish fishing in the Rideau Lakes region.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
14. Whitefish Lake (Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Whitefish)
Whitefish Lake, OntarioWhitefish Lake offers smallmouth bass and lake trout fishing in eastern Ontario.
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Whitefish · Limit: S-12 and C-6 · open all year Limits: S-12 and C-6
Boat Launch: Access A36 - Whitefish Lake →
15. Upper Rideau Lake (Walleye)
Portland areaUpper Rideau Lake offers excellent smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing with scenic Westport at its head.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
16. Lower Rideau Lake (Bass, Northern Pike)
Seeley's Bay areaLower Rideau Lake offers excellent bass and pike fishing at the Kingston end of the Rideau Canal.
- Largemouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: third Saturday in June to December 31 · third Saturday in June to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
Boat Launch: Rideau Ferry Marine →
17. Opinicon Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Opinicon Lake, OntarioOpinicon Lake offers excellent smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing on the Rideau Canal.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
18. Howe Island (St. Lawrence)
Howe Island, OntarioHowe Island offers St. Lawrence fishing for bass, pike, and muskie in the Thousand Islands region.
Boat Launch: Trident Yacht Club →
19. Ingleside (St. Lawrence)
InglesideIngleside offers St. Lawrence River fishing for walleye, bass, and northern pike in the Lake St. Lawrence area.
20. Newboro Lake (Rideau)
Newboro areaNewboro Lake offers excellent bass and pike fishing on the Rideau Canal.
21. Clear Lake (Rideau)
Clear Lake, OntarioClear Lake offers smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing in the Rideau Lakes region.
22. Wolfe Island (St. Lawrence)
Wolfe Island, OntarioWolfe Island offers St. Lawrence River fishing for bass, pike, and walleye.
Boat Launch: Public lake access →
23. Brockville (St. Lawrence)
BrockvilleBrockville offers St. Lawrence River fishing for bass, walleye, and pike.
Boat Launch: Brockville Yacht Club →
24. Prescott (St. Lawrence)
PrescottPrescott offers St. Lawrence River fishing for walleye, bass, and pike.
25. Morrisburg (St. Lawrence)
MorrisburgMorrisburg offers St. Lawrence River fishing for walleye, bass, and pike.
26. South Nation River (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Eastern OntarioThe South Nation River offers northern pike, walleye, and smallmouth bass fishing.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
Boat Launch: Crysler Park Marina →
27. Jock River (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Jock River, OntarioThe Jock River offers northern pike and smallmouth bass fishing.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
Boat Launch: No public access →
28. Carp River (Carp, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Carp River, OntarioThe Carp River offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the Ottawa region.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
29. Great Lakes (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Great Lakes, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
30. Lake Ontario (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Lake Ontario, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
31. Lake Saint Francis (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Lake Saint Francis, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
32. Lake St. Francis (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Lake St. Francis, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
33. Lake St. Lawrence (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Lake St. Lawrence, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
34. Lake St. Peter (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Lake St. Peter, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
35. Lake Travers (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Lake Travers, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Boat Launch: Lake Travers #23 →
36. Odessa Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Odessa Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Boat Launch: Collins Bay Marina →
37. Otty Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Otty Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
38. Paudash Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Paudash Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Boat Launch: Paudash Lake Marina →
39. Percy Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Percy Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
40. Rice Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Rice Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
41. Round Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Round Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
42. Sand Pits Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Sand Pits Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
43. Sharbot Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Sharbot Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
44. Skootamatta Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Skootamatta Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
45. Stoco Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Stoco Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
46. Stony Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Stony Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
47. Sydenham Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Sydenham Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
48. Tangamong Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Tangamong Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
49. Thirty Island Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Thirty Island Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
50. Upper Beverley Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
Upper Beverley Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
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51. White Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Rideau, Walleye, Lake Trout)
White Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River region of Ontario.
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · January 1 to March 31 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-0 and C-0 Regular Season: first Saturday in July to December 31 · first Saturday in July to December 31 Limits: S-6 and C-2 Aggregate bass limits apply (S-6 and C-2)
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 63 cm · January 1 to March 1 and first Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Fishing Tips for the Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid fishing licence for your province — buy online before heading out.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Ontario; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Ontario
- Far North Ontario
- Georgian Bay & Lake Huron: Best Spots & Species
- Kawarthas & Haliburton
- Lake Erie & Lake Ontario: Best Spots & Species
- Lake of the Woods & Northwest Ontario
- Northeast Ontario & Algoma
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