2026 regulation dataset · Snapshot 2026-05-08
Start with these zone-wide rules, then check the official summary for waterbody exceptions and sanctuaries before you fish. A missing entry here does not mean there are no restrictions.
Seasons & catch limits
| Species | Season | Sport | Conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic SalmonAggregate trout & salmon limit | Fri. before 4th Sat. in Apr. - Sept. 30 | 1 | 0 |
| Brook TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Fri. before 4th Sat. in Apr. - Sept. 30 | 5 | 2 |
| Brown TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Fri. before 4th Sat. in Apr. - Sept. 30 | 5 | 2 |
| Channel Catfish | Open all year | 12 | 6 |
| Crappie | Open all year | 30 | 10 |
| Lake TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Fri. before 4th Sat. in Apr. - Sept. 30 | 2; must be greater than 45 cm | 1; must be greater than 45 cm |
| Lake Whitefish | Open all year | 12 | 6 |
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass or any combination | Fri. before 4th Sat. in June - Nov. 30 | 6 | 2 |
| Muskellunge | Fri. before 3rd Sat. in June - Dec. 15 | 1, must be greater than 137 cm (54 in.) | 0 |
| Northern Pike | Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 & Fri. before 3rd Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | 6 | 2 |
| Rainbow TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Fri. before 4th Sat. in Apr. - Sept. 30 | 5 | 2 |
| SplakeAggregate trout & salmon limit | Fri. before 4th Sat. in Apr. - Sept. 30 | 2; must be greater than 45 cm | 1; must be greater than 45 cm |
| Sunfish | Open all year | No limit | Not provided in this dataset |
| Walleye and Sauger or any combination | Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 & Fri. before 3rd Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | 5, must be less than 40 cm (15.7 in.) from Mar. 1 - June 15 | 2, must be less than 40 cm (15.7 in.) from Mar. 1 - June 15 |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year | 50 | 25 |
No matching species in this zone’s summary. Try another name or clear the filter. Check the official regulations for species not listed here.
Bait, gear & possession rules
No zone-specific bait/gear rules on file for this zone — consult the official summary linked below.
Fish sanctuaries
Show 4 fish sanctuaries in this zone
- Lac des Chats (Ottawa River), Madawaska River and Mississippi River - including waters of the Madawaska River downstream from the Arnprior Generating Station, Ottawa River from Dochart Creek to the lighthouse (45°27’03”N., 76°21’02”W.) and then east following the inter-provincial boundary to the south end of the CNR bridge at Lavergne Point - West Carleton Twp., and the Mississippi River downstream from the Generating Station at the town of Galetta. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - Thurs. before the 3rd Sat. in May
- Lake Timiskaming (Ottawa River), Sutton Bay - Harris Twp. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 15 - June 15
- Lac la Cave (Ottawa River) - from the Lake Timiskaming dam downstream to a line drawn due east from the southernmost point of land at the mouth of Fournier Creek in Poitras Twp. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - June 15
- Ottawa River - between the Québec Carillon Power House and Pointe Fortune. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Thurs. before the 2nd Fri. in May
Lakes and rivers in FMZ 12
Start with some of the largest named waterbodies in this zone, or open the complete directory.
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Zone boundaries and season dates come from Ontario's official Fishing Regulations Summary (linked above) — this page is a convenience index, not a legal document. Open the map to see exactly which lakes fall in this zone.