Regulations
Zone 13 fishing regulations
Lake Huron · main basin
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 | Open all year | 1 | 0 |
| Brown TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Open all year | 5 | 2 |
| Channel Catfish | Open all year | 12 | 6 |
| Crappie | Open all year | 30 | 10 |
| Lake TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Jan. 1 - Sept. 30 & Dec. 1 - Dec. 31 | 2 | 1 |
| Lake Whitefish | Open all year | 12 | 6 |
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass or any combination | 4th Sat. in June - Nov. 30 | 6 | 2 |
| Muskellunge | 3rd Sat. in June - Dec. 15 | 1, must be greater than 102 cm (40 in.) | 0 |
| Northern Pike | Open all year | 4 | 2 |
| Pacific SalmonAggregate trout & salmon limit | Open all year | 5 | 2 |
| Rainbow TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Open all year | 2 | 1 |
| Sunfish | Open all year | 50 | 25 |
| Walleye and Sauger or any combination | Open all year | 6 | 2 |
| 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
No fish sanctuaries are listed for this zone in this snapshot. Check the official summary for current closures; this is not confirmation that there are none.
Lakes and rivers in FMZ 13
Start with some of the largest named waterbodies in this zone, or open the complete directory.
Browse all named waterbodies in FMZ 13 →
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.