Fisheries Management Zone 10 (FMZ 10)

Fishing rules

You can:

• find specific rules for fishing in FMZ 10
• use the Fish ON-Line mapping tool
• find a complete set of fishing rules in the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary

About this zone

 FMZ 10 is located in Northeastern Ontario. This zone has:

• the highest road and population density of all the Northeast zones
• more lake trout lakes and brook trout lakes than any other Northeast zone
• many streams flowing into Lakes Superior and Huron
• small, deep, clear inland lakes
• the “Specially Designated Waters” of the French River and Manitoulin Island

FMZ 10 is one of 20 fisheries management zones in the province.

Location

FMZ 10:

• is north of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay
• its eastern border extends northwards from the mouth of the French River to Elk Lake
• its western border follows the east shore of Lake Superior from Sault Ste. Marie, north to Wawa
• cities include Sudbury, Espanola and Blind River

Legal boundary map and detail maps

Legal boundary map for FMZ 10 and detail maps 1 - 31.1 (PDF)

Monitoring reports and management plans

• Status of lake trout populations in Northeastern Ontario: full report
• Factsheet: Lake trout in Fisheries Management Zone 10
• FMZ 10 lake trout objectives and management strategies

Zone advisory council

The FMZ 10 council provides advice during the development of fisheries objectives and strategies.

Council members represent a broad range of views including:

• angling groups
• scientists and researchers
• conservation groups
• interested community members

The advisory council participates in fisheries management by:

• sharing ideas and expertise with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
• helping to develop and implement management strategies
• communicating with the local and angling community

For more information about the Fisheries Management Zone 10 advisory council, please contact Mark Austin.

General fishing rules

• Open fishing seasons and fish sanctuaries
• Fishing limits, size restrictions and catch and release
• Fishing with live bait