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Northeast Ontario

Zone 10

Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury

Important Notice: This page is for informational purposes only and is not an official government resource. Species data on this page is based on a previous regulations summary and may not reflect current rules. Always verify current regulations at the official zone page before you fish.
Map of Zone 10

Source: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. View official zone map

Zone Information

Zone Zone 10
Region Northeast Ontario
Area Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury
Data Source Previous regulation summary - verify at ontario.ca
Full Regulations (ontario.ca) Fish ON-Line Map Variation Orders

Zone-Wide Species Regulations

These are the zone-wide default seasons and limits. Individual lakes, rivers, and species may have different rules. Check the official regulations page for species exceptions, waterbody exceptions, and fish sanctuaries.

Species Open Season Sport Limit Conservation Limit Notes
Lake Trout January 1 to September 30 2 1
Northern Pike Open all year 4 2
Walleye 3rd Saturday in May to December 31 4 2
Yellow Perch Open all year 50 25
Lake Whitefish Open all year 12 6
Crappie Open all year 30 10
Sunfish Open all year 50 15
Licence types: Sport Limit = daily catch and possession limit under a Sport fishing licence. Conservation Limit = daily catch and possession limit under a Conservation fishing licence. Limits marked 0 mean catch and release only. Always check for aggregate limits (e.g., combined trout and salmon limits) at ontario.ca.

General Rules for All Anglers

Licence Required

All anglers 18 and older must carry a valid Ontario fishing licence. Canadian residents can fish free on select free fishing days. Veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members residing in Ontario fish for free.

Bait Restrictions

Many zones have Bait Management Zones (BMZ) restricting the movement of live or dead baitfish and leeches. Check the bait rules for this zone at ontario.ca/bait.

Fish Sanctuaries

Certain waters in this zone are closed to fishing during specific periods to protect spawning fish. See the full list of sanctuaries at the official zone regulations page.

Catch and Release

Proper catch-and-release technique helps maintain fish populations. For guidance, see Ontario's catch-and-release guidelines .