Fishing Regulations

• Carry Your Licence With You


• Federal and Provincial Laws


• Fisheries Management Zone Maps


• Regulation Maps for Great Lakes Tributaries


• Angling Terms


• Open Seasons


• Fish Sanctuaries


• Catch and Possession Limits


• New Catch and Retain Rules


• Size Limits


• Exporting, Transporting or Storing Fish


• Gear Restrictions


• Ice Fishing


• Bait for Personal Use


• Permitted Baitfish Species


• Capture of Bullfrogs and Snapping Turtles

The 2008-2009 Ontario Recreational Fishing
Regulations Summary, featuring Ontario's new
Fisheries Management Zones, is now in effect. Pick up a copy from a licence issuer or ServiceOntario office in your area, or view the sections you need online.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about regulations changes (PDF, 46 KB)