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Northeast Ontario

Zone 11

North Bay, Temagami, Sturgeon Falls, New Liskeard

Important Notice: This page is for informational purposes only and is not an official government resource. Species data on this page is sourced from the 2026 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary (updated December 8, 2025), but does not include waterbody-specific exceptions or variation orders. Always verify current regulations at the official zone page before you fish.
Map of Zone 11

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

Zone Information

Zone Zone 11
Region Northeast Ontario
Area North Bay, Temagami, Sturgeon Falls, New Liskeard
Data Source 2026 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary
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
Brook Trout February 15 to September 30 5 2 Not more than 1 greater than 31 cm (sport); none greater than 31 cm (conservation)
Lake Trout Feb 15 to 3rd Sunday in March; 3rd Saturday in May to Labour Day 2 1 Not more than 1 greater than 40 cm (sport)
Lake Whitefish Open all year 12 6
Muskellunge 3rd Saturday in June to December 15 1 0 Must be greater than 122 cm
Northern Pike Jan 1 to 3rd Sunday in March; 3rd Saturday in May to December 31 6 2 Not more than 2 greater than 61 cm; not more than 1 greater than 86 cm (sport)
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jan 1 to 3rd Sunday in March; 3rd Saturday in May to December 31 6 2
Crappie Open all year 30 10
Sunfish Open all year 50 25
Walleye and Sauger Jan 1 to 3rd Sunday in March; 3rd Saturday in May to December 31 4 2 None between 43-60 cm; not more than 1 greater than 60 cm
Yellow Perch Open all year 50 25
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 .