Important Notice: This page is for informational purposes only and is not an official government resource. Regulations change. Always verify current rules at the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary before you fish. Data labelled "official 2026" is sourced from the 2026 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary (updated December 8, 2025). Other zones reference previous regulation summaries.

Ontario Fisheries Management Zone Map

Ontario is divided into 20 Fisheries Management Zones (FMZs). Each zone has its own seasons, catch limits, and special rules. Select a zone below to view its regulations, or use Fish ON-Line to find the zone for a specific lake or river.

Map of Ontario showing all 20 Fisheries Management Zones

Source: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. View zone details at ontario.ca

Select a Zone

Map of Zone 1
Zone 1 Verify

Far North (Peawanuck, Polar Bear Provincial Park)

Northeast Ontario - Far North

Map of Zone 2
Zone 2 Verify

Far North West (Pickle Lake)

Northwest Ontario - Far North

Map of Zone 3
Zone 3 Verify

Far North East (Attawapiskat, Kashechewan, Moosonee, Hearst)

Northeast Ontario - Far North

Map of Zone 4
Zone 4 2026 Data

Kenora, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay

Northwest Ontario

Map of Zone 5
Zone 5 Verify

Fort Frances, Kenora, Dryden

Northwest Ontario

Map of Zone 6
Zone 6 Verify

Thunder Bay, Nipigon, Dryden

Northwest Ontario

Map of Zone 7
Zone 7 Verify

Geraldton, Terrace Bay, Manitouwadge, Wawa

Northwest / Northeast Ontario

Map of Zone 8
Zone 8 Verify

Hearst, Chapleau, Cochrane, Timmins, Kirkland Lake

Northeast Ontario

Map of Zone 9
Zone 9 Verify

Lake Superior

Great Lakes

Map of Zone 10
Zone 10 Verify

Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury

Northeast Ontario

Map of Zone 11
Zone 11 2026 Data

North Bay, Temagami, Sturgeon Falls, New Liskeard

Northeast Ontario

Map of Zone 12
Zone 12 Verify

Ottawa River

Northeast and Southern Ontario

Map of Zone 13
Zone 13 Verify

Main Basin of Lake Huron

Great Lakes

Map of Zone 14
Zone 14 Verify

Georgian Bay and the North Channel of Lake Huron

Great Lakes

Map of Zone 15
Zone 15 2026 Data

Parry Sound, Bancroft, Pembroke, Algonquin Park

Southern Ontario

Map of Zone 16
Zone 16 2026 Data

Southwestern Ontario and Lake Simcoe

Southern Ontario

Map of Zone 17
Zone 17 2026 Data

Peterborough and the Kawartha Lakes

Southern Ontario

Map of Zone 18
Zone 18 2026 Data

Eastern Ontario (Ottawa, Cornwall, Perth, Kingston, Belleville)

Southern Ontario

Map of Zone 19
Zone 19 Verify

Lake Erie

Great Lakes

Map of Zone 20
Zone 20 2026 Data

Lake Ontario (including Bay of Quinte, Niagara River, Hamilton Harbour, St. Lawrence River)

Great Lakes

Official Resources

2026 Fishing Regulations Summary

The full Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary with all zones, species exceptions, and waterbody exceptions.

Variation Orders

Variation orders amend Ontario fishery regulations. Check for the latest changes before your trip.

Fish ON-Line

Find your zone by lake or river, check regulations by location, and identify Ontario fish species.

Fishing Notices and Updates

New rules, regulation changes, and important notices for Ontario anglers.

Fishing Licences

Buy your Outdoors Card and fishing licence through the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Licensing Service.

Catch Limits and Size Rules

Detailed information on sport and conservation licence limits, size restrictions, and catch-and-release.