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 |
| Brook TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | 4th Sat. in Apr. - Labour Day | 1, must be greater than 56cm (22 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Lake Whitefish | Open all year | 12 | 6 |
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass or any combination | Open all year | 6 | 2 |
| Muskellunge | 3rd Sat. in June - Dec. 15 | 1; must be greater than 137 cm | 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.) |
| Pacific SalmonAggregate trout & salmon limit | Open all year | 5 | 2 |
| Rainbow TroutAggregate trout & salmon limit | Open all year | 1 | 0 |
| SplakeAggregate trout & salmon limit | Jan. 1 - Sept. 30 | 3 | 1 |
| Sunfish | Open all year | 50 | 25 |
| Walleye and Sauger or any combination | Jan. 1 - Apr. 14 & 3rd Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | 2 | 1 |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year | 25 | 12 |
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 9
Start with some of the largest named waterbodies in this zone, or open the complete directory.
Browse all named waterbodies in FMZ 9 →
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.