Regulations
Zone 2 fishing regulations
Far Northwest · Pickle Lake
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Jan. 1 - Labour Day | 5, not more than 1 greater than 30 cm (11.8 in.) | 2, not more than 1 greater than 30 cm (11.8 in.) |
| Brown TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Open all year | 5 | 2 |
| Lake Sturgeon | Jan. 1 - Apr. 30 & July 1 - Dec. 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Lake TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Jan. 1 - Sept. 30 | 2, not more than 1 greater than 56 cm (22 in.) from Sept. 1 - Sept. 30; no size limit rest of year | 1, any size |
| Lake Whitefish | Open all year | 12 | 6 |
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass or any combination | Open all year | 4, no size limit from July 1 - Nov. 30 | 2, no size limit from July 1 - Nov. 30 |
| Muskellunge | 3rd Sat. in June - Dec. 15 | 1, must be greater than 91 cm (36 in.) | 0 |
| Northern Pike | Open all year | 4, none between 70 - 90 cm (27.6 - 35.4 in.), not more than 1 greater than 90 cm (35.4 in.) | 2, none between 70 - 90 cm (27.6 - 35.4 in.), not more than 1 greater than 90 cm (35.4 in.) |
| Rainbow TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Open all year | 5 | 2 |
| SplakeAggregate trout & salmon limit | Open all year | 5 | 2 |
| Sunfish | Open all year | 50 | 25 |
| Walleye and Sauger or any combination | Jan. 1 - Apr. 14 & 3rd Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | 4, not more than 1 greater than 46 cm (18.1 in.) | 2, not more than 1 greater than 46 cm (18.1 in.) |
| 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
Catch & possession
Non-residents camping on Crown land must follow conservation fishing licence limits
Bait restrictions
Smelt may not be used as bait or possessed for use as bait
Fish sanctuaries
Show 4 fish sanctuaries in this zone
- Esnagami River - from the northern boundary of Esnagami Twp. (50°21'36"N., 86°46'45"W.) downstream (north) to the second set of rapids (50°25'20"N., 86°40'45"W.) Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - June 14
- Kawashkagama River - from Abamasagi Lake to 100 m (328 ft.) above Albert Falls. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - June 14
- Lake St. Joseph - Twiname Bay east of a line beginning at the north shore at 51°09’10”N., 90°27’10”W., southeast to 51°08’54”N., 90°25’52”W., and south to 51°08’30”N., 90°25’35”W. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Mar. 1 - June 14
- Zeemel Lake - including the Paseminon River upstream to 300 m (984 ft.) above the Musselwhite Mine Road. Fish sanctuary - closed all year
Lakes and rivers in FMZ 2
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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.