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Jesse Darosa and his massive muskie from the Rideau River! (page 22)

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Napanee River

Perfect for pike and bass. Find out how to fish for these in our feature on page 17.

Rideau River

Alex Nutt says that muskies are the prize catch of the Rideau River! We’ve got some of his tips and tricks on page 23!

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astern Ontario offers nearly everything you could want for recreational fishing. For the seasoned fly caster or a vacationing family, there is such an abundance of lakes, rivers and streams, and so many different fish species, that a general guide like this one will come in handy.

lakes are highly accessible, which makes it easy for anyone to get out, whether it be for a weekend or a quick evening trip. And everyone, from first-time anglers to pro staff, will find places where the fishing can be as easy or challenging as you like, often all on the same lake.

We can’t forget the rivers! The rivers in Eastern Ontario are just as fishing-friendly as the lakes. The Rideau River, Napanee River, and even the massive St. Lawrence River, are Lake trout, northern pike, all there for anglers to enjoy. whitefish, carp, perch, crappie Anglers must possess an Outand pan fish abound. There is doors Card and a valid fishing trophy fishing for pike, bass, licence tag. These two docuwalleye and musky. Entire re- ments together represent your gions rely on the recreational licence to fish. Anglers sport fishery as an economic can choose a base.

Most lakes in this region contain largemouth and smallmouth bass, as well as rock bass, which can be fun for the kids to go after with a hook and worm.

In Eastern Ontario, most

Fish Stocking

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Fishing Regulations

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January and March, and many We’d love to hear about some formation on the go. Downspecies of fish are even more of your other favourite fish- load and search for your faactive in the winter. Walleye, ing lakes! Head over to The vourites! perch and pike are just a few Angler’s Atlas, and check out of the typical ice fishing tar- our new website! We’ve got gets. new search functions, so you Many lakes in Ontario are can even look for all of managed for particular spe- the lakes in the cies. Check the regulations at ontario.ca/

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The rivers in Eastern Ontario are just as fishing-friendly as the lakes. The Rideau River, Napanee River, and even the massive St. Lawrence River, are all there for anglers to enjoy.

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Crotch Lake 1,5584 Hectares (3,850 Acres)

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nspoiled pine forest, rocky points, sheltered bays and beautiful islands set in clear, blue waters make for a classic Canadian Shield experience at Crotch Lake.

You’ll find walleye, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Crotch Lake sees a lot of pressure, so it’s helpful to have a game plan.

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hiking trail through wetlands along the southwest shore.

Take Road 509 near the community of Ompah. Turn south on South Bush Road, which leads to a Crown road leading to the north end of the lake.

Southern access is provided by Angler’s Atlas member Adam Ardoch Road. There is a lodge and Leach says that the western bay a boat launch at the north end of the at the north end has fish, but it lake, or guests can access the water gets pretty shallow in the summer. from Tumblehome Lodge on the “Target the tops of weed beds when lake’s southernmost shore. fishing for largemouth bass,” he says.

Leach says that the north end is the most favourable area for largemouth bass. The rest of the lake is generally quite deep and a little too cool for the bass. At the north end, however, it’s shallower. “Target bass with crank baits and lipless baits, use Natural minnow colors like silver or black, orange or green,” he suggests.

During warmer months, fishing slows right down, making ice fishing seem steadier and more productive.

Live bait is more effective than using only lures.

Please note: Leach warns that the open water area is susceptible to gail-force winds when there are storms in the area. Please monitor the weather carefully.

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ne of the largest and most accessible lakes in North Frontenac Provincial Park, Crotch Lake offers 77 campsites and a

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Desert Lake 382 Hectares (944 Acres)

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esert Lake, located east of the town of Godfrey in Frontenac County, is among the deepest lakes in the area and has a natural population of lake trout.

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“During the summer, trout go much deeper and can be taken deepwater trolling along the narrows and off points dropping out Posting a report on The Angler’s into deep water, or by finding deep Atlas, member Chris writes, shoals and anchoring and fishing “Desert Lake is one of the larg- with dead-bait. est and deepest lakes in the area. “Large boulders and rock piles I marked spots well over 300 ft. rise surprisingly fast out of deepdeep and there are said to be deep- water, so caution must be taken, er holes still. especially off points near the top “Desert Lake is a popular lake for lake trout and is busy all season long. In the spring, trout are shallower and can be taken long-lining

of the narrows.”

Sheena Pillay, from Desert Lake Family Resort, agrees with this caution, and suggests that a depth finder can be an invaluable tool.

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ake Highway 401 to Kingston, then Highway 38 north to Verona. Turn right on Desert Lake Road just after leaving Verona.

There are two options for accommodation around Desert Lake.

Desert Lake Family Resort has a large campground, cottages and an inn, as well as a boat launch. See their website for their full range of amenities at desertlakeresort. on.ca.

She adds that along with lake trout, bass and pike fishing are very popular with her guests.

There are several spots where the shallow and weedy areas offer excellent habitat for these species.

Pillay suggests that live bait can work very well. Also, pink worms and frog lures can be productive.

Desert Lake is located in Ontario Fisheries Management Zone 18.

Snug Harbour also offers cottages and a boat launch, and can be found at snugharbour.on.ca.

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Birch Lake 196 Hectares (485 Acres)

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cenic Birch Lake, with its trophy smallmouth bass, is set on the southern arm of the Canadian Shield, north of Kingston. Frontenac Provincial Park is a semi-wilderness park that encompasses dozens of lakes, Birch Lake being one of the larger ones on its western flank.

While Birch Lake is known to give up good-sized lake trout, nowadays the lake is fished more for smallmouth bass, black crappie and northern pike. The weedbeds and reefs make excellent bass and pike habitat, and anglers often find that they have no trouble catching their limit with spoons and jigs.

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The smallmouth bass in Birch Lake tend to be quite large. In fact, Colin McKeown, from The New Fly Fisher show, caught an Ontario record 7 lb bass on Birch Lake. McKeown’s fly was a white Upmqua Gamechanger.

Ice fishers should bear in mind that power augers, chainsaws, generators, ATVs and snowmobiles are not permitted in the park.

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irch Lake is located 12 km northeast of Verona on Highway 38, 35 km north of Kingston.

From Verona, take Highway 38 north, then take the first right turn and follow the main road for 13 km past Desert Lake. Turn left at the intersection and proceed for another 1.6 km to a small bridge and a boatlaunch.

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Bobs Lake 3,200 Hectares (7,007 Acres)

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obs Lake is part of the the Tay and Rideau watersheds, both tributaries of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence.

A large lake with more than 120 islands and 740 km of shoreline, Bobs Lake features granite outcroppings and extensive marshlands. This combination makes it great for fishing for large and smallmouth bass, lake trout, walleye, pike, black crappie, rock bass, bluegills and perch.

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guide from Bobs Lake Cottages says that, “because Bobs Lake is so big you don’t always have to fish structure because the fish move a lot. Finding drop offs and sand bars is key to success.”

One of the first things to search out is the weed line. “First of all for Bobs Lake, any weed line drop off using 1/2, 3/4 oz spinnerbaits in white are awesome for bass, pike and walleye,” Kowalczuk suggests.

While any talk of hot spots on He also recommends Bobs Lake can be overwhelming, looking for the sand Sebastian Kowalczuk, fishing bars in about 6 to 10 metres of water. “Use topwater Walk-theDog baits and poppers for smallmouth bass.

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obs Lake is located 80 km north of Kingston and west of Westport. From Westport, drive northwest on Highway 36 until reaching the north of the lake.

Please note there are four other Bobs Lakes in southern Ontario, not to mention three Bob’s Lakes. It is easy to confuse them so make sure you know your route before heading out.

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entennial Lake is a great place for novice and expert anglers as it is packed full of fish and opportunity. “This lake offers great fishing, public access, amazing scenery, and also ties into Black Donald Lake and the Madawaska River system” boasts Keith Gourley of Gourley’s Outdoors.

The most popularly targeted species are walleye, northern pike, and bass. “It is hard to beat fishing with live bait on Centennial,” says Gourley. The use of live bait is prohibited in a number of waterbodies in Ontario, however Centennial Lake is an exception.

Due to the diversity of the lake, Gourley recommends anglers bring Crank and Spinnerbaits as well as a couple of their favourite topwater lures.

Pike and walleye act very similarly in the lake, and can be caught using the same techniques and baits. Gourley says, “worms with a bottom bouncer set up, a leech on a jig, or a large minnow on a hook and bobber are all very ef-

fective tactics.”

As for bass, they prefer the thick covering of weeds and can often be found hiding along shoals, islands, and other underwater structures. “We have found that wacky-rigging rubber baits and drop-shotting a minnow profile soft plastic bait worked very well to catch the bass,” notes Gourley.

Gourley’s Outdoors offers a one stop shop for all your hunting and fishing needs with the added conveniences of MNR Licensing, fuel, ice and live bait. Give them a call at 613-432-5093 and ask for Keith, or visit gourleysoutdoors. com for more information.

Canada Hwy and turn left onto Calabogie Rd/Route 508 (signs for County Road 508/Calabogie Road), follow for 39 km. Turn right onto Centennial Lake Rd/ County Rd 65 for 14 km.

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rom Ottawa, get on TransCanada Hwy/ON-417 W from Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway W for 13.5 km. Follow Trans-

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Constance Lake 132 Hectares (325 Acres)

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nly a half-hour drive northwest of the nation’s capital, Constance Lake is a circular, single-basin lake, prime for warmwater species such as largemouth bass, black crappie, catfish, carp and yellow perch, as well as pan fish such as pumpkinseed and brown bullheads.

Known historically as a pike lake, the pike are still abundant, but on the small side, averaging 2 lbs. Today, anglers tend to focus on black crappie due to their relative abundance.

Because of the lake’s shallow depth — averaging three metres — Constance Lake is often the first lake in the area to freeze and the last to thaw in spring, making it a big draw for ice fishing.

“Fishing can be slow, but great potential for largemouth and crappy,” online user Basshunter 247 reports on iFish Ontario. Try surface baits to hook into some bass action.

The Ottawa Region Walleye League holds an annual kids ice fishing derby on the lake in midFebruary.

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onstance Lake is only a 30-minute drive northwest of Ottawa and can be reached by heading west on Highways 17 and 49, followed by Highway 9.

A private boat launch can be used for a small fee at the restaurant on the access road to the lake.

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590 Hectares (1460 Acres)

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ood quality fishing” says John LaFrance of Canadian Tire Perth. Dalhousie Lake is a popular fishing spot with a healthy population of small and largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye.

LaFrance notes that bass are the most popularly targeted species, and they are most active during the early morning. Shoreline fishing can be done in the early fishing season until mid-June. As the lake heats up for the summer, the fish will move further away from shore, when boats are best.

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Mississippi River when looking for largemouth bass. Look for deep water and heavy weed growth.

Target pike at midday, at the west end of the lake from mid June until October. LaFrance advises anglers to fish along the right hand side of the lake. Pike range between 2-15 pounds in this area. There is no boat access on this side of the lake, so anglers will need to travel here. Try using an Erie Dearie lure or Berkley havoc minnows.

Walleye are very active during the night, so anglers are advised to target these fish during dusk or after the sun has set. The

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first two weeks of the season see the best walleye fishing. Try using a Rattling Crankbait. LeFrance recommends a Repala X-rap or a Berkley Flicker Shad.

For more information about Dalhousie Lake, or any of the other lakes in the area make sure to contact John LaFrance at Canadian Tire Perth, 1-613-267-3412.

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rom Perth, turn right onto Lanark Rd/Route 511 and follow

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for 6.8 km. Turn left onto Fallbrook Rd/County Rd 7 and then right after 2.8 km to stay on Fallbrook Rd. Turn left onto McDonalds Corners Rd/Route 12 and finally a right onto Watsons Corners Rd/County Rd 8 to arrive at Sylvania Lodge.

Family and pet friendly camping and cottage rentals are available as well as non motorized boats rentals from Sylvania Lodge. Visitors may launch and dock their boats at the lodge as well as visit the Dalhousie Lake Restaurant.

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LaFrance says that topwater lures provide a great show for anglers.

Pitching jigs using crayfish is also a great option.

LaFrance recommends heading to the east end of the lake, towards the

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Kashawakamak Lake 1,159 Hectares (2,866 Acres)

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ashwakamak Lake gets a thumbs up for its excellent walleye and smallmouth bass fishing. The fishing reaches its best in mid-June and mid-October.

Kashwakamak is comprised of distinct sections: The north-eastern and northwestern sections are shallower and do not stratify (water temperatures durin the summer A widening of the Mississippi are similar from surface to botRiver, the 15-km long, narrow tom). lake contains a variety of fish spe- On the other hand, in the southern cies, including largemouth bass, part of the lake where it is much pike, rock bass, pumpkinseed, deeper, temperatures can vary by and yellow perch.

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Its islands and shallow bays provide good habitat for pike and largemouth bass. Smallmouth in the range of 2-5 lbs. are common too. Try fishing the weed beds using a jighead.

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There are around 20 wilderness ocated in North Frontenac campsites available along the Township east of Cloyne and north shore and on the islands. southeast of Bon Echo Provincial There are three boat launches Park, start by taking Q.E. Way in on the lake, all accessible from order to reach Kashawakamak Highway 41.

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Turn onto Highway 427 and then again onto the 401 East. Continue on this highway until reaching Napanee. Then turn north on Highway 41.

The lake is part of the Mississippi River canoe route, with portage access to neighbouring Marble, Mississagagon and Mazinaw lakes.

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Mazinaw Lake 1,594 Hectares (3,930 Acres)

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azinaw Lake, located along the upper reaches of the Mississippi River in Bon Echo Provincial Park, is one of the deepest inland lakes in Ontario, a popular destination for lake trout, walleye, bass, musky, whitefish and pike.

One of the best spots to fish for lake trout is offshore from Mazinaw Rock, where the water is about 300 ft. deep. The lake’s name is an Algonquin word describing the pictographs along this rock.

Angler’s Atlas member Adam Leach fishes Mazinaw Lake and says that it can be a great place to fish with kids. “You should be lucky enough to target pan fish and bass as well as smaller pike in some of the shallower portions of the lake. Fishing with kids is optimal, especially if you’re staying at Bon Echo Park.” The best way to target these fish is with live minnows, leeches or worms and bobbers or sinker rigs, he suggests.

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“Target lake trout during the spring in shallow water or troll in deeper water. A downrigger or weighted fishing line are best for trolling. Flat-line trolling is fine when fish are T a k e active in shallow areas.

Highway 401 “Most of the fishing action is east to Bellclose to shore in 10-50 ft. of ville, then water. Look for stucture or for Highway 37 suspended fish actively feeding north.

Turn east on baitfish. when the highway The area on both sides of intersects with Highthe narrows entering lower way 7. From Kaladar, Mazinaw receives the most take Highway 41 north. fishing pressure. Walleye, pike and smallmouth bass are taken here.”

Mazinaw Lake is also a great ice fishing lake, and The Angler’s Atlas has some pictures of large lake trout taken through the ice.

Mazinaw Lake is part of Fisheries Management Zone 18.

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ocated in the townships of North Frontenac and AddHe adds that while the peak sum- ington highlands in the Land mer boat traffic can affect the O’ Lakes Region, Mazinaw is fishing, most of the time it’s not about a three-hour drive from an overly busy lake.

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Mississippi Lake 2,347 Hectares (5,800 Acres)

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relatively warm and shallow lake in the County of Lanark, Mississippi Lake is fished primarily for walleye, bluegills, northern pike, and small and largemouth bass. There are a number of other, less popular species as well.

The lake is a widening of the Mississippi River — be mindful of the current and the shallowness— and a tributary of the Ottawa River where the two rivers join at Arnprior.

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These characteristics make it a great spot for warm water species. The mud-bottomed bays are good for fishing early in the season.

Make sure to stop into Canadian Tire Carleton Place to pick up everything you’ll need for a fantastic day of fishing!

Call and talk to their Walleye are the favourite of the knowledgeable staff at lake and are most active during (613) 253-8473. the early spring and late fall. As LAKE ACCESS the water heats up, they become ississippi Lake is popular much more dominant and tend partly because it is only a to sink to the bottom. Bucktail half-hour drive from Ottawa along jigs have proven to work well Highway 7. along the weedlines. 3 or 4 inch twister tails are effective along The lake extends from southwest rock shoals and points. Be sure of the community of Carleton to use brightly coloured baits as Place to the village of Innisville. the water is quite muddy. Pink, There is a public boat launch in chartreuse, white, and black are the town of Carleton Place. The wetlands surrounding the river at excellent colour choices.

McEwan Bay are protected as a Early spring is also a good time national wildlife area. to fish for bluegills. Mini crankbaits are recommended. Bass fishing can be hot in midsummer, with bass ranging up to 5 lbs. and averaging 1-2 lbs.

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The municipal park also offers parking, picnic areas, washrooms and a playground. This is a good spot for casting for bass, pike, crappie, bluegill and sunfish. Try spinners or live bait with a float.

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he Napanee river has a welldeserved reputation among anglers, partly because it offers so much variety, but also because it features a nice waterfront for shore casting.

For bass, Eva Daines says, “I like to use my Ugly Stik GX2. I use mainly spinner baits. One of my favourites is the Laser Eye Tandem. I find a nice calm area with minimal weeds and about a 5-8 foot depth is the key spot.

And a nice slow reel will do the trick.

For pike, Daines prefers the Rapala X-Rap. “The deeper the water and bigger the lure, the better,” she suggests. I like a range of about 10-20 foot water depth with either sandy or reedy bottoms. Natural underwater springs are a really good pike area too. The Rapala original, Perch edition is one of my favourite pike lures. A nice trawl will do the trick with this lure. Basically any time of day will do for pike but around lunch time is usually a hit.

My biggest Pike from the Napanee river is around 9lbs.”

That is also the spot where some great walleye and pike can be had, he says.

The Napanee River also holds large channel cats. “On opening day 2015 we were on the water at 6:45am. We launched at the Napanee Lions Club Launch. We caught 4 nice walleye before 10:00am. At 11:00 am I hooked and landed a 12 pound channel cat on 10lb test line on a Mepps #3 red and white. Loads of fun, and a real fight!”

The Napanee Kids Fishing Day is held in mid-July in Conservation Park in the town of Napanee.

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Paul Peters, from Canadian Tire in Napanee, suggests that the best places to fish are in the Napanee River power line area, just west of town, before Deseronto. “Another great spot is the mouth of the river at the Mohawk Bay Trailer Park,” he adds.

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Opinicon Lake 787 Hectares (1,944 Acres)

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pinicon Lake is 40 kilometres north-east of Kingston and is part of the Rideau canal system. There are many species of fish in this lake, but largemouth bass is a favorite among anglers.

Primary habitat to seek out are areas with low hanging trees along the shoreline, especially undercut banks. Also try fishing the weed beds and anchoring along shoals.

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The lake also offers excellent fly fishing.

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rom the town of Smiths Falls, drive south on Highway 15. Turn right on RR9 and head for Chaffey’s Locks.

From Kingston, drive 30 km north on Perth Road (Highway 10). Look for the right-hand turn north of Perth Road Village.

For a small fee, you can There are many great fishing launch at the Opinicon Hoholes in the lake, and two fa- tel ramp. The hotel is 9 vorite areas are around Eight km down RR 9.

Acre Island and Deadlock Bay. The fishing season for largemouth bass opens the last Saturday in June and runs until October. The best time to go after this species is July and August, noting that evening (especially at dusk) is especially productive.

A few top water lures to try at Opinicon lake are Hula Poppers and Crazy Crawlers. Another popular lure is the ‘Rebel Pop-R,’ which works well over weed beds and shoals.

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Red Horse Lake 301.9 Hectares (746 Acres)

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ed Horse Lake near Lyndhurst (not to be confused with Redhorse Lake north of Ompah), is a terrific spot for bass, pike and lake trout, as well as perch and crappie. It has everything from rocky shores to weedy shallows and long channels.

Chuck Shaw, from Shawmere Cottages, says that his guests often call the lake trout fishery, “moody,” however the depth of the lake offers excellent habitat for these deep-water lovers.

John Sideris, owner of Wing’s Live Bait and Tackle, says, “Some of the lures preferred by local anglers for lake trout are gang trolls with Williams Wablers, with green, blue or copper, and Jonny Greens. Bait is frozen herring or medium sized shiners. Depending on the temperature of the water, they usually run around 65 feet or so.”

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Shaw notes that the rocks and shoals are perfect for smallmouth bass. Most active from late spring to late fall, they can be caught with curly-tailed jigs, crankbaits, and crayfish imitations.

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ed Horse lake is located immediately west of Charleston Lake Provincial Park. It is accessed via County Road 3 that runs between Lansdowne Some of the shallow and weedy and Lyndhurst. areas are good pike habitat, Shaw Shawmere Cottages provide says. While pike are known to be the only access to Red Horse attracted to large, flashy, mov- Lake, with a boat launch for ing objects, they generally won’t guests only. See their website at refuse much that gets in their shawmere.com. way. These same shallow areas are good for largemouth bass, which tend to prefer the weedy cover in warmer water. Try plastic worms and spinnerbaits. Live bait is also especially enticing to bass.

Red Horse and three other lakes form a navigable inland waterway about 28 Km long, upstream from the Gananoque river. Power boats must navigate carefully through narrow, shalMany Ontario lakes, including low channels between the Red Horse, are managed for sen- lakes. sitive lake trout stocks. Please consult regulations for limits and closures.

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Big Rideau Lake 789 Hectares (1,950 Acres)

120 metres (360 feet)

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ig Rideau Lake is the largest and deepest lake of the Rideau Canal waterway and it can be a great spot for smallmouth and largemouth bass as well as lake trout, walleye and large northern pike.

Al Chouinard, from Canadian Tire in Smiths Falls, says that pike are plentiful in Big Rideau Lake, and recalls a time when his daughter caught 18 pike while ice fishing at Nodes Point.

“My recommendation for anglers to add to their tackle box is the Ripplin Red Fin in blue and silver. Another lure I would recommend would be the Z-Man ChatterBait white and black. You can pick these beauties up at Canadian Tire in Smiths Falls. Just ask for Al, ‘Mr. Pike,’” he says.

Pike and walleye season begin on the first weekend in May. The bass anglers start showing up in late June.

There is good bass and pike fishing in Hogg Bay or adjoining Loon Lake. Bigger largemouth bass are caught around Stonehouse Island. Black crappie and sunfish are plentiful in Big Rideau Lake.

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Friends of the Rideau Canal (rideaufriends.com/fishing.html) have posted some fabulous seasonal fishing tips on their website.

As posted on The Angler’s Atlas, they say to try trolling along the channel edge.

“You’d be amazed at the number of fish that you can pick up running a crawfish-coloured Fat Rap -- everything from bass to musky. In fact, I think that I do much better on musky by staying away from the heavy lumber (small firewood) lures that I see a lot of people using. These fish aren’t stupid -catch and release them a few times, and they’re VERY cautious about chasing down the standard musky fare. On the other hand, you get a lot of exercise flinging the big lures around, if you’re a die-hard casting person. Like I said -try trolling.”

They also suggest that there are scads of perch, crappie and bluegill throughout the canal waterway. These are lots of fun for kids and adults alike, and make excellent table fare if you’re going to keep what you catch.

Lake trout are sustained by yearly stocking, but they can be difficult to catch on the waterway. In warmer months, keep an eye out for bait balls on the surface, a big draw for lakers. Troll to a depth range of 60-100 ft. Catch-and-release is encouraged with lake trout due to the fishing pressure and the number of years required for these fish to mature.

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ig Rideau is 72 km southwest of Ottawa between the towns of Portland and Rideau Ferry.

From Ottawa, take Highway 417 west for approximately 30 km until it intersects with Highway 7 near Stittsville-Basswood. Take the southwest exit.

Follow Highway 7 for another 30 km until arriving at Carleton Place. From there, turn south onto Highway 15 for another 50 km and pass through Smith Falls.

Continue along Highway 15 until the road intersects with County Road 38 on the west (right).

Follow County Road 38 to the north end of Big Rideau Lake.

There are a half-dozen boat launches around the lake.

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This section is the longest stretch of the river that does not have a lock on it. Nicholas says he’s caught smallmouth bass up to 4 lbs. along that “The Rideau’s got bass, pike, stretch. pickerel and musky,” says Then there are the muskie: Mark Nicholas, hunting and “Oh ya, there are some trophy fish pro shop supervisor at muskie in that Long Reach Canadian Tire in Kempville. section.” His brother-in-law “Your best bait is pretty much reeled in a 54-incher. spinners and plastic.”

Angler’s Atlas member Alex he Rideau River takes its name from a “curtain of water,” the waterfall where it drains into the Ottawa River in the nation’s capital.

The river has a sandy bottom with very few rocky structures along a stretch known as Long Reach, from Burritt’s Rapids to Manotick, he said.

Nutt has fished the Rideau River extensively, and offers this report: Rideau Muskies 101

Muskies for many are the prized sportfish of the Rideau River. Difficult to catch, they also put up impressive fights and are known to snap off many walleye and bass angler during the summer months.

If you plan on targeting Muskie this year make sure you have the proper tools first and foremost. Muskie can reach sizes longer than 50” in the Rideau so you will want a sturdy heavy-action musky rod equipped with a baitcasting reel, capable of holding 80-100 braided line.

You will also need long forceps for unhooking Muskie as they have very sharp teeth, and bolt cutters for cutting the hooks on

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deeply hooked fish or for when this lure in quickly, and even the barb has hooked into a if you are fishing from shore sensitive area such as the eyes. you can get following fish to Other crucial investments are commit without doing a figure large basket style nets that are 8 by dropping it down into the rubber coated to protect the rocks or bottom and twitching fish’s slime and a bump board it to get the tail moving.

for quickly measuring a length Other great producers on the of your catch.

Rideau are Suicks outside of Finding Muskie is always large weedbeds with current, challenging, however on the and later in the year Bulldawgs Rideau river we are blessed and other large rubber bait with a very large population near drop-offs to shallow bays of them, and there are cer- produce well. Always be on the tain techniques you can use to lookout for deep pockets near shallow structure and current. improve your odds.

Muskie like a good variety of In the spring I will gener- habitat in their range. If a ally never use lures over 8”, prime spot looks like it has as they are recovering from all these ingredients, it probthe spawn and want the easiest ably holds Muskie. Don’t be meals they can get. discouraged if you don’t catch As the season progresses into one in several attempts, you summer I start using larger can always return to promlures and retrieving them at ising locations during peak higher speeds. In fall I will use moonphases, or just as the my biggest lures and some- sun is setting to get the ones times slow down my retrieve. with lockjaw to commit. Some Fall is when the biggest and areas to try: Mooney’s Bay, fattest Muskie are caught in Hogsback Falls, Manotick, the the Rideau, due to the fact that Jock River Mouth. they gorge themselves prior to winter, when they hardly feed Good Luck and tight Lines at all.

If I had only one lure to use all season on the Rideau I would use the jig-a-beast 8” swim jig from ERC. You can burn

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art of the Rideau Canal in certain sections, the river connects several lakes in the area.

A fee is charged for use of the lock system.

To reach the Rideau River, travel south from Ottawa on Highway 407.

There is a boat launch at Curry Park, on Kemptville Creek. This creek runs into the Rideau River. There is no fee to launch there.

Rideau River Provincial Park also has a good boat launch. There is a fee to gain entrance into the park, and it may not be suitable for larger boats.

The Reeve Craig launch is free. Reportedly this is a popular launch, though it is not paved.

Kars Public Wharf and Kars Recreation Area both have no fee for their services, though the parking at the recreation area is closer to the launch.

There are several more free launches, as well as several paid marina services.

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Sharbot Lake (West) 706 Hectares (1,745 Acres)

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harbot Lake, a spring-fed lake 120 km west of Ottawa, has great fishing for smallmouth and largemouth bass, lake trout, northern pike, walleye and pan fish.

Yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish are also caught.

The lake was carved by glacial erosion into two distinct sections, east and west, connected by a navigable channel.

Sharbot features roughly 100 islands that offer habitat conditions favoured by smallmouth bass.

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The east section is where you Management Zone 18. Be sure will find lake trout, particularly to read the Ontario fishing reguas the weather warms, along lations before heading out. with the sort of wetlands that are favoured by bass and walleye.

The lake’s bass, northern pike and pan fish fisheries are sustained through hatchery stocking.

The lake lies within Fishe r i e s

The eastern section reaches depths of 32 metres (105 ft.), but the lake’s average depth is just five metres (16 ft.)

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Sharbot Lake (East) 706 Hectares (1,745 Acres)

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harbot Lake is located on the south side of Highway 7 and the east side of Highway 38 adjacent to the town of Sharbot Lake in Frontenac County.

A public boat launch is located at Oso Township Park on the northwest shore of the narrows.

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l l water flowing from the Great Lakes passes through the St. Lawrence River, making it one of the largest river systems in the country.

Throughout this river, there are more than 20 species of sport fish to target.

Trish Richardson of Canadian Tire Gananoque boasts of the river’s vast underwater structure and many islands and shoals. The St. Lawrence River holds are large amount of fish, and is a great place for both novice and expert anglers. Fishing around Wolfe Island can be very productive, having strong walleye and bass fisheries. Pike and muskie can also be found here, especially among the weed beds.

Moving downstream, you will pass the town of Gananoque. Garry Fisher says that “the fishing is second to none” and the area known as the Thousand Islands is prime fishing habitat with countless shoals and ledges for the fish to call home.

This area holds some of the best bass fishing the river has to offer. Smallmouth bass especially can be found along the rock piles and weed beds. They move into the shallow water to feed, so best to target them during dusk and dawn. They spawn in the shallows of the Thousand Islands and are most active just at the water is beginning to heat up in the spring. Fisher recommends using jerk or crankbaits. Anglers may also try drop-shotting to bounce along the bottom of the weedy areas.

Largemouth bass are considerably more aggressive when compared to their smallmouth counterparts. They prefer thick weed coverage, coming out only to feed. Due to their aggression, Fisher suggests using topwater lures. Anglers will be treated to a show as the bass ambush their bait. Try using frogs or poppers and head out at night or early morning as the fish are at their most aggressive during this time.

For more information about fishing in the Gananoque area, visit Canadian Tire Gananoque, (613) 3823729. Along with vast amount of expertise, they have everything an angler needs before heading out.

Moreover, check out bigbasschallengecanada.com for information about the 2017 Big Bass Tournament July 8th and 9th.

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urther downstream, the river narrows and the current picks up speed approaching Brockville. Some of the largest muskies have been pulled out of the St. Lawrence River in this area, as well as has one of the most productive walleye fisheries. Pike, perch, and bass can also be found along the weed beds and islands, along with many other species.

Typically, fishing is strongest between June and September. For those targeting muskie, you may want to extend that season into October and November, when the muskie come up to the shallower depths as the water cools. Look along the shoals and around the islands. Muskie prefer to be in 15 to 30 feet of water, and respond well to trolling lure such as Stalkers, Ernies, or Kriscos.

It is not uncommon to catch northern pike over 10 pounds. They can usually be found in the shallows as they move into warmer water during the spring to feed. Pike are usually found with largemouth bass, so look for dense weeds that provide lots of cover. Spinners, Crankbaits and Jerkbaits have all been proven for pike, and using a flurocarbon fishing line is recommended.

Make Canadian Tire Brockville your first stop being heading out on the St. Lawrence. Friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to answer any questions you may have and ensure you are ready for a great day of fishing! Pop into the store, or give them a call at (613) 3425841.

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Sydenham Lake 451 Hectares (1,114 Acres)

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36.6 metres (120 feet)

ydenham Lake features two distinct arms, a shallower north arm and deeper south arm, giving it a structure that lends itself to a variety of sport fish species.

152 metres (500 feet)

more likely to attract smallmouth bass, and they tend to be less fond of rocky cover or other debris than largemouth bass.

Smallmouth bass tend to fight harder than largemouths.

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The park is a two-hour drive from Ottawa, or halfway between Toronto and Montreal.

Pike, bass and walleye are the main target species in Sydenham Lake. There are some great weedy areas along the eastern edge of the south arm Eastern Ontario Bassmasof the lake, perfect habitat for ters host a series of open all of these fish. tournaments and events on For pike or largemouth bass, Sydenham Lake throughout cast a large spinner into the bass season. See their schedweedy shoreline. This is a ule page at easternontarifairly reliable lake for pike, obassmasters.com.

A public boat launch is located at the end of Point Road in Sydenham.

and they will go after anything LAKE ACCESS flashy. Largemouth bass are ydenham Lake is located somewhat more particular, 24 km north of Kingston and crayfish imitations are a and south of Frontenac Provingood choice. cial Park in the CounThe western section of the lake ty of Fronis deepest, reaching 120 ft. (37 tenac. metres). Try this section for smallmouth bass and larger pike. Deep water lures are

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Thirty Island Lake 162 Hectares (400 Acres)

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nglers report plenty of bass, black crappie and northern pike in Thirty Island Lake, north of Kingston.

A post on iFish Ontario from online user Al Brown reads, “Great, clean lake. Lots of bass, crappie, pike and even some catfish.”

The pike average 1-2 lbs., according to other reports. Pike and largemouth bass are found in the weedy areas along the shoreline.

Smallmouth bass are more likely to be caught off the shoreline and around rocky shoals found throughout the lake.

Other fish species include lake herring, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, rock bass, white suckers, burbot and minnows.

Thirty Island Lake is located within Fisheries Management Zone 18.

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he lake is 20 km from Verona and 40 km from Kingston. There is an access point off McNichols Lane but a posted sign indicates that the launch is private.

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Upper Rideau Lake 1,362 Hectares (3,366 Acres)

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eparated from the larger, northern lobe of what was once one lake by construction of the Rideau Canal, picturesque Upper Rideau Lake marks the height of the watershed.

The lake is known for its smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing, though lake trout, pike, yellow perch and walleye are also plentiful. Pan fish are also present, including crappie, pumpkinseed, bluegill and lots of rock bass.

This lake’s underwater structure, featuring points, shoals and islands on the eastern end,

124 metres (408 feet)

are signs of good smallmouth fishing. For bass or pike, troll along the main shoreline or around the islands. The pike are mostly small to medium-sized.

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ern end and Newboro lies at its southern end.

The lake is also accessible through the canal system from Lower Rideau Lake or Rideau River. The lake connects to Newboro Lake Angler’s Atlas member sturner has posted via a lock on the south side and to Big Rideau the locations of some hot spots, particularly Lake via the lock in the shallower western and southern arms. at County Road 14 on the east LAKE ACCESS side. pper Rideau Lake is located 60 km north of Kingston in the Country of Leeds and Grenville. Follow Highway 15 north to Portland. The town of Westport lies at the north-

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Weslemkoon Lake 1,773 Hectares (4,832 Acres)

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eslemkoon Lake is one of Ontario’s top 10 bass fishing destinations, a pretty lake with plenty of opportunities to see some action, whether by fishing from shore or by boat.

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Bait such as crank bait in orange or green with a chartreuse belly, or crayfish, or worm and frog imitations cast into the weeds, seem to work well.

Try fishing the islands, inlets, submerged logs, deep holes, Though there are many cottag- and rocky shoals, where fish es on the lake, it is far enough like to find cover. from the well-trodden path that it does not have the fish- LAKE ACCESS ing pressure of many southerly eslemkoon Lake is lolakes. cated in the township This clean, spring-fed lake also of Addington Highlands about holds a genetically distinct nat- 110 km north of Belleville. ural population of lake trout, To get to the south end, drive whose eggs are used as hatch- 50 minutes southeast of Banery stock. croft, follow Highway 62 Bass in the 3- to 5-lb. range south and turn left onto are common in Weslemkoon. Weslemkoon Lake Road.

The season opens in mid-June. To reach the north end, There are also ample pan fish, follow Highway 28 east, including perch, bluegill and turn right on Mayo Lake cisco.

Road, then right on HarstHidden Cove Cottage Resort mere Road until reaching the (hiddencovecottageresort. lake. com), posting on The An- There are three marinas on the gler’s Atlas, says that the bass lake, two at the south end of fishery is fabulous on Weslem- the lake and one at the northkoon Lake. They suggest using ern tip. top water baits and heddon torpedos on calm mornings and evenings.

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Big Birch Lake Big Buck Lake Bon Echo Creek Bullseye Lake Clearwater Lake Croker Lake Eno Lake Feeny Lake Graham Lake Graham Lake Horseshoe Lake Kilpecker Creek Kitchen Lake Little Camp Lake Little Long Lake Little Mosque Lake Lonewolf Lake Longbay Lake McCreary Lake McDowall Lake Minnow Lake Moulton Lake Nowlan Lake Otter Lake Paddys Lake Quinn Lake Rainy Lake Rettans Lake Rock Lake Rose Lake South Quinn Lake Spot Lake Spring Lake Sullivan Lake Tetsmine Lake Thirty Eight Lake Twinpine Lakes

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Township

Species

650

Twintoor Lakes

Brook Trout

2000

Brook Trout

1300

Summit Lake

Brown Trout

4275

Brook Trout

750

West Quinn Lake

Brown Trout

1000

Brook Trout

500

Lake Trout

400

Brook Trout

300

Lake Trout

500

Brook Trout

300

Lake Trout

200

Brook Trout

1550

Hungry Lake

Lake Trout

4900

Brook Trout

1000

Little Green Lake

Lake Trout

400

Brook Trout

2300

Loughborough Lake

Lake Trout

15000

Brook Trout

500

Mackie Lake

Lake Trout

500

Brook Trout

750

Potspoon Lake

Lake Trout

1600

Brook Trout

600

Reid Lake

Lake Trout

600

Brook Trout

500

Round Schooner Lake

Lake Trout

3500

Brook Trout

350

Shabomeka Lake

Lake Trout

2100

Brook Trout

700

Trout Lake

Lake Trout

1500

Brook Trout

1400

Blakely Lake

1600

Chouinard Lake

Brook Trout

950

Grindstone Lake

Brook Trout

4650

Kilbourne Lake

Brook Trout

1250

King Lake

Brook Trout

550

Little Green Lake

Brook Trout

500

Machesney Lake

Brook Trout

800

Mair Lake

Brook Trout

1000

Mosque Lake

Brook Trout

550

Quackenbush Lake

Brook Trout

1000

Small Clear Lake

Brook Trout

1600

Wolfe Lake

Brook Trout

300

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Brook Trout

Brook Trout

750

Blue Lake

Brook Trout

350

Cronk Lake

Brook Trout

450

Dog Lake

Brook Trout

2600

Elzevir Lake

Brook Trout

400

Granite Lake

Brook Trout

400

Hungry Lake

Brook Trout

1125

Spring Lake

Brook Trout

1000

Upper Rock Lake

Brook Trout

450

Thirteen Island Lake

Brook Trout

650

Verona Lake

Township of Addington Highlands Township of North Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Municipality of Marmora and Lake Township of Central Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Township of South Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Township of South Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Township of Addington Highlands Township of Addington Highlands Township of Addington Highlands Township of North Frontenac Township of Addington Highlands Township of Addington Highlands Township of North Frontenac Township of Addington Highlands Township of North Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Township of Central Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Township of South Frontenac Township of South Frontenac Municipality of Tweed Township of North Frontenac Township of Central Frontenac Township of Addington Highlands Township of South Frontenac Township of South Frontenac Township of South Frontenac

Big Ohlmann Lake Camp Lake Freen Lake

500 8000 900 2300 450 2000 3100 7500 650 2000 2300 1350

Splake

2500

Splake

5000

Splake

25000

Splake

1200

Splake

2000

Splake

7000

Splake

4000

Splake

3000

Walleye

10000

Walleye

7200

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2017

Changes as of April 1, 2017 highlighted.

ZONE 18 SEASONS AND CATCH LIMITS SPECIES*Aggregate limits apply to these species. See page 7 for full details

ZONE 18 OPEN SEASONS

ZONE 20 LIMITS

OPEN SEASONS

LIMITS

Walleye and Sauger or any combination

January 1 to March 1, and 2nd Saturday in May to December 31

S -4 (Must be between 40-50 cm) Jan. 1 to Mar.1 & the C -2 (Must be between 40-50 cm) 1st Sat. in May to Dec. 31

S-4 C-2 Only one over 63cm

Largemouth and Smallemouth Bass or any combination

3rd Saturday in June to December 15

S -6 C -2

3rd Sat. in June to Dec. 15

S-6 C-2

Northern Pike

January 1 to March 31 S -6 C -2 and 2nd Saturday in May to December 31

Jan. 1 to Mar. 31 & 1st Sat. in May to Dec. 31

S-6

Muskellunge

1st Saturday in June to December 15

S -1 (must be greater than 91 cm) 3rd Sat. in June to C -0 Dec. 15

S-1, >137cm C-0

Yellow Perch

Open all year

S -50 C -25

Open all year

S-50 C-25

Crappie

Open all year

S -30 C -10

Open all year

S-30 C-10

Sunfish

Open all year

S -300 (only 30 may be greater than 18 cm) C -15

Open all year

S-100 C-50

Brook Trout*

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Closed all year

0

Brown Trout*

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Open all year

S-5 C-2

Rainbow Trout*

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Open all year

S-2 C-1

Lake Trout*

4th Saturday in May to September 8

S -2 C -1

Jan. 1 to Sept. 30 & Dec. 1 to Dec. 31

S-3 C-1

Splake*

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Closed all year

0

Pacific Salmon*

Open all year

S -5 C -2

Open all year

S-5 C-2

Atlantic Salmon*

Closed all year

0

Open all year

S-1, >63cm C-0

Lake Whitefish

Open all year

S -12 C -6

Open all year

S-12 C-6

Lake Sturgeon

Closed all year

0

Closed all year

0

Channel Catfish

Open all year

S -12 C -6

Open all year

S-12 C-6

NOTE: • S refers to to limits under a Sport Fishing Licence Tag. • C refers to limits under a Conservation Fishing Licence Tag. • All size limits refer to total length, which measures from the tip of the mouth to the tip of the tail.

• This section does not act as a subsitute for Ontario’s fishing regulations. Please be sure to read the Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations prior to casting.

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ONTARIO’S PROVINCIAL POSSESSION LIMITS Walleye or Sauger or any combination: 6 Largemouth Bass or Smallmouth Bass or any combination: 6 Northern Pike: 6 Muskellunge: 1 Brook Trout: 5 Brown Trout: 5 Rainbow Trout: 5 Lake Trout: 3

Splake: 5 Pacific Salmon: 5 Atlantic Salmon: 1 Lake Whitefish: 25 Channel Catfish: 12 Aurora Trout: 1 Yellow Perch: 100 Crappie: 30

Z18

Big Rideau Lake (The Bog and Long Island) - Bastard and Burgess Twps.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Christie Lake in Lot 3, Conc lll Bathurst Twp. and the Tay River from Christie Lake downstream to the bridge at Lot 7, Con ll Bathurst Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Crotch Lake and Mississippi River - Palmerston Twp.; from Sidedam Rapids to north shore of Skull Island including McLean’s Bay.

Fish sanctuary – no fishing from Mar. 1 – Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

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Z18

Dalhousie Lake and Mississippi River within a 300 m (984 ft.) radius of the bridge of the Twp. road crossing the Mississippi River where it enters Dalhousie Lake - Dalhousie Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Hoople Creek - Osnabruck Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Indian River and Clayton Lake within a 300 m (984 ft.) radius of the Command Bridge crossing the Indian River where it enters Clayton Lake in Lanark Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Lancaster and Charlottenburgh Twps. (South Glengarry Twp.) and the City of Cornwall (all waters).

Yellow Perch open from Jan 1 - Mar. 31 & 2nd Sat. in May - Dec. 31.

Z18

Lingham Lake - Grimsthorpe Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Jan. 1 – Friday before the 3rd Saturday in June & Dec. 16 - Dec. 31.

Z18

Mississippi River – Drummond Twp. from 240.8 m (790 ft.) west of Main St. Innisville, to Mississippi Lake

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Mississippi River - Pakenham Twp., between the falls in the Town of Almonte and upstream side of bridge on Lanark County Road 20.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Moira Lake.

Muskellunge must be greater than 102 cm (40 in.).

Z18

Moira River - from the first dam above Lake Ontario (in the city of Belleville) upstream to Hwy 7.

Muskellunge must be greater than 102 cm (40 in.).

Z18

Newboro Lake (Old Iron Mine Bay) - North Crosby and South Crosby Twps.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Newboro Lake (The Bog) - South Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Opinicon Lake (Darlings Bay) - Storrington Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Opinicon Lake (Murphy Bay) - South Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Raisin River - those portions of the river in the village of Martintown and Lot 43, Conc. I, north side of Raisin River in Charlottenburgh Twp.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Rideau River.

Muskellunge must be greater than 112 cm (44 in.).

Z18

Sand Lake - N. Crosby Twp., that part lying in Lots 15 and 16 in Conc. IX and Lot 15 in Conc. VIII, and the waters of the river flowing between Wolfe Lake and Sand Lake.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing fromJan. 1 – Fri. before the 3rd Sat. in June & Dec. 16 - Dec. 31.

Z18

Sand Lake (Freeman’s Bay) - South Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

"South Nation River - Cambridge Twp., Coupal’s dam in Casselman downstream to the westerly limit of Lot 11, Conc. V."

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

South Nation River - Finch Twp., Hamlet of Crysler.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

South Nation River - North Plantagenet Twp., between north side of Conc. IV and a point 30.5 m (100 ft.) upstream of C.P.R. right-of-way.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

South Nation River - Winchester Twp., Village of Chesterville.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May.

Z18

Stoco Lake (44°28’N., 77°17’W.).

Muskellunge must be greater than 102 cm (40 in.).

Z18

Westport Pond - North Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - Closed all year

Z18

White Lake - Olden Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z18

Whitefish Lake (Jones Falls Bay) - South Crosby Twp.

Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

Z20

All waters of Lake Ontario, including the Niagara River (downstream of Niagara Falls). The following waters are excluded: Jordan Harbour, Hamilton Harbour, Toronto Harbour, Frenchman’s Bay, Murray Canal, Presqu’ile Bay, Weller’s Bay, East Lake, West Lake, the Bay of Quinte (the waters lying west of the Glenora Ferry), the St. Lawrence River (waters lying east of a line drawn between Bishops Point and the easternmost tips of Howe and Wolfe islands), and all other tributaries to Lake Ontario.

Consecon Creek - Hillier and Ameliasburgh Twps., from the dam in the Village of Consecon to Weller’s Bay. Consecon Creek - Hillier Twp., from Lot 86 in Conc. V to the mouth of the creek.

Lake St. Francis and the waters of the St. Lawrence River lying east of Robert H. Saunders Generating Station.

Moira River and Bay of Quinte - from the Lott Dam downstream, including Belleville Harbour in the Bay of Quinte.

Napanee River - Town of Napanee from the waterfalls at Springside Park downstream to the bridge at Centre Street.

St. Lawrence River, waters east of a line drawn between Bishops Point and the easternmost tips of Howe and Wolfe Islands, and including Lake St. Francis.

Trent River - City of Quinte West, between the first dam north of Lake Ontario downstream to the south side of the Dundas Street bridge and the Trent Canal from Lock No.1 downstream to where it joins the Trent River.

Two lines may be used when angling from a boat in open water.

Z20 Z20 Z20 Z20 Z20 Z20 Z20

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Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May. Yellow Perch open from Jan. 1 to March 31 & 2nd Sat. in May to Dec. 31.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May. Walleye - no size limit.

Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May

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