The 2024 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary is available online. From time to time, the Ministry of Natural Resources may make changes to the Fishing Regulations. Please use this link to go to the Ministry’s website where you can download the most recent Summary as well as view other important information:
https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary
Changes include:
- Changes to rules related to the possession, use and transport of preserved baitfish and leeches (p. 19)
- Changes to list of species of fish that can be used live as bait
- Updated formatting for non-resident anglers in FMZ 5 (p. 35-42)
- Changes to size restrictions for Walleye and Sauger on Lake of the Woods (p. 38-39)
- Changes to zone-wide seasons and limits for Northern Pike and Walleye in FMZ 10 (p. 77-78)
- Harmonize seasons and limits in the French River for Northern Pike, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye (p. 82, 90)
- Changes to Additional Fishing Opportunities for Brook Trout and Lake Trout in FMZ 8 and FMZ 10.
- Changes to Fish Sanctuaries in FMZs 10, 11, and 18.
- MNRF was working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada to finalize several changes to the Ontario Fishery Regulations. These changes have now been approved, and will be implemented January 1, 2024.