Fishing in Georgian Bay & Lake Huron: Best Spots & Species

Georgian Bay is world-famous for smallmouth bass. The bay's clear, rocky waters and countless islands provide ideal habitat. Fish in the 2-4 pound range are common. Northern pike are abundant in the weedy bays.

1. Georgian Bay (Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye)

Parry Sound to Midland

Georgian Bay is world-famous for smallmouth bass. The bay's clear, rocky waters and countless islands provide ideal habitat. Fish in the 2-4 pound range are common. Northern pike are abundant in the weedy bays.

• Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
• Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
• Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · January 1 to April 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than

Boat Launch: Georgian Bay →

2. North Channel (Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye)

Manitoulin Island north shore

The North Channel between Manitoulin Island and the mainland offers excellent fishing with fewer crowds than the main bay.

• Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
• Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
• Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · January 1 to April 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than

Boat Launch: North Channel →

3. Lake Huron (Salmon, Trout, Walleye)

Goderich to Kincardine

Lake Huron offers Chinook salmon, lake trout, and walleye fishing. The waters off Goderich and Kincardine are productive.

• Brook Trout · Limit: S-5 and C-2 · January 1 to September 15 Limits: S-5 and C-2
• Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · January 1 to April 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than

Boat Launch: Hartley Bay Marina →

4. Tobermory Area (Salmon, Trout, Bass)

Bruce Peninsula

Tobermory offers excellent salmon and trout fishing in Lake Huron and smallmouth bass around the islands.

• Brook Trout · Limit: S-5 and C-2 · January 1 to September 15 Limits: S-5 and C-2
• Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2

Boat Launch: Little Tub Harbour →

5. Manitoulin Island (Smallmouth Bass, Pike, Walleye)

Lake Huron

Manitoulin Island has numerous lakes and rivers offering smallmouth bass, northern pike, and walleye fishing.

• Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
• Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
• Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · January 1 to April 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. French River (Walleye, Pike, Muskie, Smallmouth Bass)

French River, Ontario

The French River connects Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay and offers exceptional fishing for walleye, pike, and muskie.

• Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · January 1 to April 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than
• Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
• Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Moon River (Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Moon River, Ontario

The Moon River offers excellent smallmouth bass and walleye fishing in a scenic Muskoka setting.

• Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
• Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · January 1 to April 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Parry Sound (Bass, Pike, Salmon)

Parry Sound

Parry Sound offers excellent fishing for smallmouth bass, northern pike, and Lake Huron salmon.

• Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
• Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Killbear Provincial Park (Smallmouth Bass, Pike)

Killbear Provincial Park, Ontario

Killbear Provincial Park offers excellent smallmouth bass fishing in a beautiful Georgian Bay setting.

• Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
• Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Wasaga Beach (Salmon, Trout, Walleye)

Wasaga Beach

The waters off Wasaga Beach offer salmon and trout fishing in Lake Huron. The Nottawasaga River also offers walleye fishing.

• Brook Trout · Limit: S-5 and C-2 · January 1 to September 15 Limits: S-5 and C-2
• Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · January 1 to April 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Sauble Beach (Salmon, Trout)

Sauble Beach

Sauble Beach offers salmon and trout fishing in Lake Huron. The Sauble River hosts fall salmon runs.

• Brook Trout · Limit: S-5 and C-2 · January 1 to September 15 Limits: S-5 and C-2

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Southampton (Salmon, Trout, Walleye)

Southampton

Southampton offers excellent Lake Huron fishing for salmon and trout.

• Brook Trout · Limit: S-5 and C-2 · January 1 to September 15 Limits: S-5 and C-2
• Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · January 1 to April 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Kincardine (Salmon, Trout)

Kincardine

Kincardine Harbour offers Lake Huron salmon and trout fishing.

• Brook Trout · Limit: S-5 and C-2 · January 1 to September 15 Limits: S-5 and C-2

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Goderich (Salmon, Trout, Walleye)

Goderich

Goderich Harbour offers excellent Lake Huron fishing for salmon and trout.

• Brook Trout · Limit: S-5 and C-2 · January 1 to September 15 Limits: S-5 and C-2
• Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · January 1 to April 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Sturgeon Bay (Smallmouth Bass, Pike)

Sturgeon Bay, Ontario

Sturgeon Bay in Georgian Bay offers excellent smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing.

• Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
• Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Hope Bay (Georgian Bay)

Hope Bay, Ontario

Hope Bay offers excellent smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing in Georgian Bay.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Colpoys Bay (Georgian Bay)

Wiarton area

Colpoys Bay offers smallmouth bass, northern pike, and walleye fishing.

Boat Launch: Colpoys Bay →

18. Owen Sound Harbour (Salmon, Trout)

Owen Sound

Owen Sound offers excellent salmon and trout fishing in Georgian Bay.

• Brook Trout · Limit: S-5 and C-2 · January 1 to September 15 Limits: S-5 and C-2

Boat Launch: Owen Sound Marina →

19. Meaford (Georgian Bay)

Meaford

Meaford offers Lake Huron salmon and trout fishing from its harbour.

Boat Launch: Meaford Harbour →

20. Bayfield (Lake Huron)

Bayfield

Bayfield offers Lake Huron salmon and trout fishing from its historic harbour.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Grand Bend (Lake Huron)

Grand Bend

Grand Bend offers Lake Huron fishing for salmon and trout. The Ausable River also offers excellent fishing.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Providence Bay (Manitoulin)

Manitoulin Island

Providence Bay offers excellent smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing in Georgian Bay.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Manitowaning Bay (Manitoulin)

Manitoulin Island

Manitowaning Bay offers excellent smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing on Manitoulin Island.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Lake Mindemoya (Manitoulin)

Manitoulin Island

Lake Mindemoya is the largest lake on Manitoulin Island and offers excellent bass, pike, and walleye.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Kagawong River (Manitoulin)

Manitoulin Island

The Kagawong River offers excellent fishing for salmon and trout during fall runs.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Honey Harbour (Georgian Bay)

Honey Harbour

Honey Harbour offers excellent access to Georgian Bay fishing for smallmouth bass and pike.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Port Severn (Georgian Bay)

Port Severn

Port Severn offers excellent bass fishing at the southern end of Georgian Bay.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Midland (Georgian Bay)

Midland

Midland Harbour offers Georgian Bay fishing for smallmouth bass, pike, and walleye.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Collingwood (Georgian Bay)

Collingwood

Collingwood offers Lake Huron fishing for salmon and trout.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Thornbury (Georgian Bay)

Thornbury

Thornbury offers Georgian Bay fishing for salmon and trout.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Wiarton (Georgian Bay)

Wiarton

Wiarton offers excellent Georgian Bay fishing for smallmouth bass and pike.

Boat Launch: Owen Sound Yacht Club →

32. Lion's Head (Georgian Bay)

Lion's Head

Lion's Head offers excellent smallmouth bass fishing in Georgian Bay on the Bruce Peninsula.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Sauble Falls (Lake Huron)

Sauble Beach

Sauble Falls offers excellent fishing for salmon and trout during fall runs.

Boat Launch: Owen Sound Yacht Club →

34. Port Elgin (Lake Huron)

Port Elgin

Port Elgin offers Lake Huron salmon and trout fishing from its harbour.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Tobermory (Georgian Bay)

Tobermory

Tobermory offers Lake Huron and Georgian Bay fishing for salmon, trout, and smallmouth bass.

Boat Launch: Little Tub Harbour →

36. Penetanguishene (Georgian Bay)

Penetanguishene

Penetanguishene offers excellent Georgian Bay fishing with good harbour access.

Boat Launch: Beacon Bay Marina →

37. Lake Rosalind (Salmon, Trout, Walleye, Manitoulin)

Lake Rosalind, Ontario

Popular fishing lake in the Georgian Bay & Lake Huron: Best Spots & Species region of Ontario.

• Brook Trout · Limit: S-5 and C-2 · January 1 to September 15 Limits: S-5 and C-2
• Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · January 1 to April 14 and third Saturday in May to December 31 Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than

Boat Launch: Lake Rosalind →