Regulations
Zone 3 fishing regulations
Far Northeast · Attawapiskat & Moosonee
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 - Sept. 15 | 5 | 2 |
| Lake Sturgeon | Jan. 1 - Apr. 15 & July 1 - Dec. 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Lake TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Jan. 1 - Sept. 30 | 3 | 1 |
| Lake Whitefish | Open all year | 12 | 6 |
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass or any combination | Open all year | 6 | 2 |
| Northern Pike | Open all year | 6, not more than 2 greater than 61 cm (24 in.), of which not more than 1 is greater than 86 cm (33.9 in.) | 2, not more than 1 greater than 61 cm (24 in.), none greater than 86 cm (33.9 in.) |
| 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
Fish sanctuaries
Show 5 fish sanctuaries in this zone
- French Creek - from its outflow at French Lake to the area between Hanlan and Wolverine lakes from Lot 13, Conc. 10 to Lot 16, Conc. 11 (known locally as Hanlan Narrows) and Ryland Creek from its outflow at French Lake to its intersection with the Conc. 7 road - Hanlan Twp. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - June 15
- Holland Lake and Holland Creek - Stoddart Twp. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - June 15
- Ste. Therese Creek - from its mouth at Lac Ste. Therese upstream to the point where it crosses the south boundary of Lot 26, Conc. 7, Casgrain Twp. and the unnamed tributary lying between Ste. Therese Creek and Hwy. 583 in Lots 25 and 26, Conc. 8. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - June 15
- Stoddart Creek - Stoddart Twp., between Stoddart Lake and the Valentine River. Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Apr. 1 - June 15
- Valentine River - from Wolverine Lake to Pivabiska Lake Fish sanctuary - no fishing from April 1 - June 15
Lakes and rivers in FMZ 3
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.