Fishing in the Kawarthas & Haliburton
Explore fishing in the Kawarthas & Haliburton of Ontario. Kawartha Lakes -- Sturgeon Lake, Kawartha Lakes -- Pigeon Lake
Sturgeon Lake is one of the premier muskie lakes in the Kawarthas. The lake also holds walleye, bass, and panfish.
1. Kawartha Lakes -- Sturgeon Lake (Muskie, Walleye)
Lindsay areaSturgeon Lake is one of the premier muskie lakes in the Kawarthas. The lake also holds walleye, bass, and panfish.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
Boat Launch: Kawartha Lakes -- Sturgeon Lake →
2. Kawartha Lakes -- Pigeon Lake (Muskie, Walleye)
Bobcaygeon areaPigeon Lake offers excellent muskie, walleye, and bass fishing. The lake is part of the Trent-Severn Waterway.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
3. Kawartha Lakes -- Chemong Lake (Walleye)
Bridgenorth areaChemong Lake offers good walleye, bass, and panfish fishing. The lake is shallower than other Kawartha Lakes.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
4. Kawartha Lakes -- Rice Lake (Muskie, Walleye)
Peterborough areaRice Lake offers excellent walleye, bass, and muskie fishing. It is one of the most popular fishing lakes in the Kawarthas.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
Boat Launch: Campbelltown Small Craft Harbour →
5. Haliburton -- Haliburton Lake (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
HaliburtonHaliburton Lake offers lake trout, splake, and brook trout fishing in a beautiful highland setting.
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
6. Haliburton -- Kushog Lake (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Haliburton -- Kushog Lake, OntarioKushog Lake offers smallmouth bass, lake trout, and brook trout fishing in a scenic Haliburton setting.
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · third Saturday in June to December 15 Limits: S-6 and C-2
7. Trent-Severn Waterway (Muskie, Walleye)
Trenton to Port SevernThe Trent-Severn Waterway offers diverse fishing along its entire length, from walleye and bass to muskie and panfish.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
8. Muskoka Lakes (Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Bracebridge areaMuskoka lakes -- Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Joseph -- offer smallmouth bass, lake trout, and pike.
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · third Saturday in June to December 15 Limits: S-6 and C-2
9. Lake Simcoe (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Barrie area, OntarioLake Simcoe is one of Ontario's most popular and productive fishing lakes. The lake offers exceptional fishing for lake trout, whitefish, yellow perch, walleye, and northern pike. Lake Simcoe is particularly famous for its ice fishing -- the lake hosts thousands of ice huts each winter, making it one of the premier ice fishing destinations in North America.
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
- Northern Pike · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Whitefish · Limit: S-12 and C-6 Largemouth and · fourth Saturday in April to November 15 Limits: S-12 and C-6 Largemouth and
- Yellow Perch · Limit: S-50 and C-25 · open all year Limits: S-50 and C-25
Boat Launch: Thorah Island Harbour →
10. Lake Couchiching (Walleye)
Orillia areaLake Couchiching offers excellent walleye, bass, and perch fishing. The lake connects to Lake Simcoe.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
11. Lake Scugog (Walleye)
Port Perry areaLake Scugog offers walleye, bass, and panfish fishing. The lake's shallow, stained water provides good fishing.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
12. Buckhorn Lake (Muskie, Walleye)
Buckhorn areaBuckhorn Lake offers excellent muskie, walleye, and bass fishing in the Kawartha Lakes chain.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
13. Balsam Lake (Kawartha)
Balsam Lake, OntarioBalsam Lake offers excellent walleye, muskie, and smallmouth bass fishing at the highest point of the Trent-Severn Waterway.
14. Mitchell Lake (Haliburton)
Mitchell Lake, OntarioMitchell Lake offers lake trout and brook trout fishing in the Haliburton Highlands.
15. Kennisis Lake (Haliburton)
Kennisis Lake, OntarioKennisis Lake offers lake trout, smallmouth bass, and brook trout fishing.
16. Redstone Lake (Haliburton)
Redstone Lake, OntarioRedstone Lake offers lake trout and brook trout fishing in a scenic Haliburton setting.
17. Elephant Lake (Haliburton)
Elephant Lake, OntarioElephant Lake offers walleye, smallmouth bass, and lake trout fishing.
18. Magnetawan Lake (Haliburton)
Magnetawan Lake, OntarioMagnetawan Lake offers lake trout and smallmouth bass fishing in the Haliburton Highlands.
Boat Launch: Algonquin Boat Launch →
19. Horseshoe Lake (Haliburton)
Horseshoe Lake, OntarioHorseshoe Lake offers brook trout and lake trout fishing.
20. Lake Traverse (Algonquin)
Algonquin ParkLake Traverse offers lake trout and brook trout fishing in the southern region of Algonquin Park.
Boat Launch: Lake Travers #23 →
21. Smoke Lake (Algonquin)
Algonquin ParkSmoke Lake offers lake trout and smallmouth bass fishing in Algonquin Park.
Boat Launch: Access A36 - Whitefish Lake →
22. Cameron Lake (Kawartha)
Cameron Lake, OntarioCameron Lake offers excellent muskie, walleye, and bass fishing.
23. Sandy Lake (Kawartha)
Sandy Lake, OntarioSandy Lake offers good walleye, bass, and panfish fishing in the Kawartha Lakes.
24. Mississagua Lake (Haliburton)
Mississagua Lake, OntarioMississagua Lake offers lake trout and brook trout fishing.
25. Boshkung Lake (Haliburton)
Boshkung Lake, OntarioBoshkung Lake offers lake trout, smallmouth bass, and walleye fishing.
Boat Launch: Kushog Lake Marina →
26. Halls Lake (Haliburton)
Halls Lake, OntarioHalls Lake offers smallmouth bass, lake trout, and brook trout.
Boat Launch: Paudash Lake Marina →
27. Twelve Mile Lake (Haliburton)
Twelve Mile Lake, OntarioTwelve Mile Lake offers lake trout and smallmouth bass.
Boat Launch: Kushog Lake Marina →
28. Fairy Lake (Haliburton)
Fairy Lake, OntarioFairy Lake offers smallmouth bass, brook trout, and lake trout.
Boat Launch: Holland River Marina →
29. James Lake (Haliburton)
James Lake, OntarioJames Lake offers smallmouth bass and lake trout in a quiet Haliburton setting.
Boat Launch: Montreal River boat launch →
30. Lake Opeongo (Algonquin)
Algonquin ParkLake Opeongo is the largest lake in Algonquin Park offering excellent lake trout and brook trout.
Boat Launch: Access A36 - Whitefish Lake →
31. Rock Lake (Algonquin)
Algonquin ParkRock Lake offers lake trout, smallmouth bass, and brook trout in Algonquin Park.
32. Galeairy Lake (Algonquin)
Galeairy Lake, OntarioGaleairy Lake offers lake trout and brook trout at the east gate of Algonquin Park.
Boat Launch: Hay Lake Access Point (#16) →
33. Cache Lake (Algonquin)
Algonquin ParkCache Lake offers lake trout and brook trout visitor centre.
34. Lake Rosseau (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Lake Rosseau, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
35. Lake St. Anthony (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Lake St. Anthony, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Boat Launch: Access A36 - Whitefish Lake →
36. Lake St. George (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Lake St. George, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
37. Lake St. John (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Lake St. John, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Boat Launch: Mariposa Landing →
38. Lake St. Patrick (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Lake St. Patrick, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
39. Lake Talon (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Lake Talon, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
40. Lake Temagami (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Lake Temagami, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
41. Lake Vernon (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Lake Vernon, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
42. Lake of Two Islands (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Lake of Two Islands, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
43. Lake of Two Rivers (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Lake of Two Rivers, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Boat Launch: Access A36 - Whitefish Lake →
44. Opeongo Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Opeongo Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Boat Launch: Access A36 - Whitefish Lake →
45. Packsack Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Packsack Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
46. Pakeshkag Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Pakeshkag Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
47. Peninsula Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Peninsula Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
48. Pigeon Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Pigeon Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
49. Pike Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Pike Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
50. Pine Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Pine Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
51. Portage Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Portage Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
52. Pot Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Pot Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
53. Rebecca Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Rebecca Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
54. Red Cedar Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Red Cedar Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
55. Red Squirrel Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Red Squirrel Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Boat Launch: Red Squirrel Lake →
56. Redbridge Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Redbridge Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
57. Ril Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Ril Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Boat Launch: Baysville Marina →
58. Riley Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Riley Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
59. Ruth Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Ruth Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
60. Salerno Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Salerno Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
61. Salmon Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Salmon Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
62. Saskatchewan Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Saskatchewan Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
63. Sawyer lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Sawyer lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
64. Silver Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Silver Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
65. Six Mile Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Six Mile Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
66. Skeleton Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Skeleton Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Boat Launch: Troy Cove Marine →
67. Soap Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Soap Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
68. Sparrow Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Sparrow Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
69. Spotter Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Spotter Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
70. Spring Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Spring Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
71. Tetapaga Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Tetapaga Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
72. Turtle Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Turtle Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
73. Upper Redwater Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Upper Redwater Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Boat Launch: Upper Redwater Lake →
74. Wahwashkesh Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Wahwashkesh Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
75. Widdifield Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Widdifield Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
76. Windermere Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Windermere Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Boat Launch: Windermere Lake →
77. Wood Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Wood Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
78. Yorkend Lake (Haliburton, Walleye, Algonquin, Muskie, Lake Trout)
Yorkend Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Kawarthas & Haliburton region of Ontario.
- Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm · second Saturday in May to November 15 Limits: S-4 and C-1; must be between 35-50 cm
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · fourth Saturday in April to September 30 Limits: S-3 and C-1
Fishing Tips for the Kawarthas & Haliburton
- 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 Kawarthas & Haliburton 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
- Eastern Ontario & St. Lawrence River
- Far North Ontario
- Georgian Bay & Lake Huron: Best Spots & Species
- Lake Erie & Lake Ontario: Best Spots & Species
- Lake of the Woods & Northwest Ontario
- Northeast Ontario & Algoma
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