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, must be greater than 63 cm (24.8 in.) | 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Lake Whitefish | Open all year | 12 | 6 |
| Largemouth BassAggregate trout & salmon limit | January 1 to May 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Largemouth BassAggregate trout & salmon limit | Third Saturday in June to December 31 | 6 | 2 |
| Muskellunge | 3rd Sat. in June - Dec. 15 | 1, must be greater than 137 cm (54 in.) | 0 |
| Northern Pike | Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 & 1st Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | 6 | 2 |
| Pacific SalmonAggregate trout & salmon limit | Open all year | 5 | 2 |
| Rainbow TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Open all year | 2 | 1 |
| Smallmouth BassAggregate trout & salmon limit | January 1 to May 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Smallmouth BassAggregate trout & salmon limit | First Saturday in July to December 31 | 6 | 2 |
| Sunfish | Open all year | 100 | 50 |
| Walleye and Sauger or any combination | Jan. 1 - Mar.1 & the 1st Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | 4, not more than 1 greater than 63 cm (24.8 in.) | 2, not more than 1 greater than 63 cm (24.8 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
No zone-specific bait/gear rules on file for this zone — consult the official summary linked below.
Fish sanctuaries
Show 5 fish sanctuaries in this zone
- Consecon Creek - Hillier and Ameliasburgh Twps., from the dam in the Village of Consecon to Weller’s Bay. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May
- Consecon Creek - Hillier Twp., from Lot 86 in Conc. V to the mouth of the creek. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May
- Moira River and Bay of Quinte - from the Lott Dam downstream, including Belleville Harbour in the Bay of Quinte. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May
- Napanee River - Town of Napanee from the waterfalls at Springside Park downstream to the bridge at Centre Street. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May
- Trent River - City of Quinte West, between the first dam north of Lake Ontario downstream to the south side of the Dundas Street bridge and the Trent Canal from Lock No.1 downstream to where it joins the Trent River. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - Fri. before 1st Sat. in May
Lakes and rivers in FMZ 20
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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.