Fishing in Northeast Ontario & Algoma
Explore fishing in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma of Ontario. Chapleau Crown Game Preserve, Wawa Area Lakes, Lake Superi
The Chapleau Crown Game Preserve offers remote brook trout fishing in pristine shield lakes that are fly-in or hike-in only.
1. Chapleau Crown Game Preserve (Brook Trout)
Chapleau areaThe Chapleau Crown Game Preserve offers remote brook trout fishing in pristine shield lakes that are fly-in or hike-in only.
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
Boat Launch: Chapleau Crown Game Preserve →
2. Wawa Area Lakes (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
WawaThe Wawa area offers excellent brook trout, lake trout, and northern pike fishing in hundreds of shield lakes.
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- 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: Wawa Area Lakes →
3. Lake Superior Provincial Park (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Wawa to Sault Ste. MarieLake Superior Provincial Park offers excellent brook trout and lake trout fishing in its inland lakes and rivers.
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
4. Batchawana River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Batchawana River, OntarioThe Batchawana River offers brook trout, walleye, and northern pike fishing flowing into Lake Superior.
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater 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
- 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 1 greater
Boat Launch: Batchawana River →
5. Spanish River (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Webbwood areaThe Spanish River offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass fishing flowing into Lake Huron.
- 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
- 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 1 greater
6. Mississagi River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Elliot Lake areaThe Mississagi River offers walleye, northern pike, and brook trout fishing. A designated Canadian Heritage River.
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater 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
- 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 1 greater
Boat Launch: Mississagi River →
7. Lake Nipissing (Sturgeon)
North Bay / Sturgeon Falls areaLake Nipissing is a massive, shallow lake covering over 870 square kilometres, located between Sudbury and North Bay. The lake is incredibly productive due to its shallow average depth of just 15 feet, which allows sunlight to reach the bottom across much of the lake, creating rich aquatic vegetation and abundant baitfish populations.
- Lake Sturgeon · closed all year
8. Temagami Region (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Walleye)
TemagamiThe Temagami region is one of Ontario's premier wilderness fishing destinations. Lake Temagami itself covers 1,900 square kilometres with over 1,200 islands and countless kilometres of shoreline. The region's clear, deep shield lakes offer exceptional lake trout, brook trout, and walleye fishing.
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- 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 1 greater
Boat Launch: Credit Village Marina/Port Credit Harbour →
9. Algonquin Park (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Huntsville to Barry's BayAlgonquin Provincial Park offers excellent brook trout, lake trout, and smallmouth bass in hundreds of remote lakes.
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
Boat Launch: Access A36 - Whitefish Lake →
10. Killarney Provincial Park (Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
KillarneyKillarney Park offers excellent lake trout and smallmouth bass fishing in its clear, scenic lakes.
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
Boat Launch: Chikanishing Access Point →
11. Sudbury Area Lakes (Walleye)
SudburyThe Sudbury area has numerous lakes offering walleye, pike, and bass fishing.
- 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 1 greater
Boat Launch: Ramsey Lake Boat Launch →
12. Manitoulin Island (Walleye)
Manitoulin IslandManitoulin Island has numerous inland lakes offering excellent fishing for bass, pike, and walleye.
- 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 1 greater
13. Wanapitei Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Wanapitei Lake, OntarioWanapitei Lake offers walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing.
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- 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 1 greater
14. Panache Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Panache Lake, OntarioPanache Lake offers walleye, smallmouth bass, and northern pike fishing.
- 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
- 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 1 greater
Boat Launch: Chikanishing Access Point →
15. Ramsey Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
SudburyRamsey Lake in Sudbury offers walleye and smallmouth bass fishing within the city.
- 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 1 greater
Boat Launch: Ramsey Lake Boat Launch →
16. Talon Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Talon Lake, OntarioTalon Lake offers walleye and northern pike fishing in the Manitoulin region.
- 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 1 greater
17. Lac aux Sables (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Lac aux Sables, OntarioLac aux Sables is a large, clear lake, sitting right between Sudbury and North Bay on Highway 17. The lake offers excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. The lake's clear water and rocky structure provide ideal habitat, with walleye holding in 15-25 feet of water during summer. The lake has several cottage developments, campgrounds, and boat launches. The nearby Sturgeon River also offers additional fishing opportunities.
- 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
- 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 1 greater
18. Croker Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Croker Lake, OntarioCroker Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing.
- 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 1 greater
19. Basswood Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Basswood Lake, OntarioBasswood Lake offers smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing.
- 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: Thessalon Marina →
20. Cross Lake (Temiskaming)
New Liskeard areaCross Lake offers walleye and northern pike fishing in the Temiskaming region.
Boat Launch: Temagami Access Road Boat Landing →
21. Sturgeon River (Algonquin area)
Sturgeon River, OntarioThe Sturgeon River offers walleye and pike flowing out of Algonquin Park.
Boat Launch: Sturgeon River Launch →
22. Pickerel River (Magnetawan)
Pickerel River, OntarioThe Pickerel River offers walleye, smallmouth bass, and northern pike fishing in the Georgian Bay region.
23. Still River (Muskoka)
Still River, OntarioThe Still River offers walleye and smallmouth bass fishing in the Muskoka region.
24. Timmins Area Lakes (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
TimminsThe Timmins area has hundreds of lakes offering walleye, northern pike, and lake trout.
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- 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 1 greater
Boat Launch: Mattagami River Boat Launch →
25. Kettle Lakes (Timmins)
TimminsKettle Lakes Provincial Park offers numerous small lakes with pike and walleye.
26. Frederick House Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Timmins areaFrederick House Lake offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing.
- 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 1 greater
Boat Launch: Kettle Lakes Provincial Park →
27. Abitibi Lake (Ontario side)
Abitibi Lake, OntarioLake Abitibi offers walleye, pike, and lake trout on the Ontario-Quebec border.
28. Kirkland Lake Area (Lake Trout, Walleye)
Kirkland LakeThe Kirkland Lake area offers numerous lakes with walleye, pike, and lake trout.
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- 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 1 greater
Boat Launch: Kirkland Lake Area →
29. Larder Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Kirkland Lake areaLarder Lake offers excellent lake trout, walleye, and northern pike fishing.
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- 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 1 greater
Boat Launch: St. Anthony Lake Boat Launch →
30. Cobalt Area Lakes (Lake Trout, Walleye)
CobaltThe Cobalt area offers walleye, pike, and lake trout in a historic mining region.
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- 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 1 greater
31. Lake Temiskaming (Lake Trout, Walleye)
New Liskeard areaLake Temiskaming offers walleye, pike, and lake trout on the Ontario-Quebec border.
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- 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 1 greater
Boat Launch: Montreal River boat launch →
32. Trout Lake (North Bay)
North BayTrout Lake offers walleye, pike, and smallmouth bass.
33. Restoule Lake (Walleye)
Restoule areaRestoule Lake offers excellent walleye and pike in Restoule Provincial Park.
- 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 1 greater
34. 24 Mile Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
24 Mile Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
35. Lake Abitibi (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Lake Abitibi, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
36. Lake One (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Lake One, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
Boat Launch: Bellevue Marina →
37. Lake Panache (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Lake Panache, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
Boat Launch: Chikanishing Access Point →
38. Lake Ramsey (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Lake Ramsey, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
39. Lake Timiskaming (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Lake Timiskaming, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
Boat Launch: Lake Timiskaming →
40. Lake Twentythree (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Lake Twentythree, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
41. Lake Wolsey (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Lake Wolsey, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
Boat Launch: Evansville Boat Launch →
42. Oba Lake - North (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Oba Lake - North, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
Boat Launch: Oba Lake - North →
43. Onion Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Onion Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
44. Peters Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Peters Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
45. Pierre Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Pierre Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
46. Rainbow Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Rainbow Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
47. Seymour Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Seymour Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
48. Snider Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Snider Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
49. St. Joe Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
St. Joe Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
Boat Launch: St. Marys River Marina →
50. Syrette Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Syrette Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
Boat Launch: Bellevue Marina →
51. Tunnel Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Tunnel Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
Boat Launch: Thessalon Marina →
52. Twoline Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Twoline Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
53. Upper Algocen Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Upper Algocen Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
Boat Launch: Upper Algocen Lake →
54. Wabatongushi Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Wabatongushi Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
Boat Launch: Wabatongushi Lake →
55. Wawa Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Wawa Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
56. West Shining Tree Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
West Shining Tree Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
Boat Launch: West Shining Tree Lake →
57. Wolfe Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout)
Wolfe Lake, OntarioPopular fishing lake in the Northeast Ontario & Algoma region of Ontario.
- 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 1 greater
- 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
- Lake Trout · Limit: S-2 and C-1 · January 1 to September 30 Limits: S-2 and C-1
- Smallmouth Bass · Limit: S-6 and C-2 · open all year Limits: S-6 and C-2
- Brook Trout · Limit: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 40 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater than · January 1 to Labour Day Limits: S-5; not more than 2 greater than 30 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than
Fishing Tips for the Northeast Ontario & Algoma
- 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 Northeast Ontario & Algoma 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
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- Lake Erie & Lake Ontario: Best Spots & Species
- Lake of the Woods & Northwest Ontario
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