Ontario Sport Fishing
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) — Hunt and Fish Ontario
Licence fees
| Resident annual | $26.57 CAD |
| Non-resident annual | $83.19 CAD |
Source: Government of Ontario — Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary, "Recreational fishing licences and fees" (ontario.ca); 2026 fees effective to Dec 31, 2026. HST extra. Outdoors Card $8.57 required for most licences. (2026). Fees exclude provincial tax; U.S. visitors are non-residents.
Target species
WalleyeLargemouth BassSmallmouth BassLake TroutRainbow TroutBrook TroutNorthern PikeMuskie
Size & bag limits
| Species | Min size | Bag limit | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| All species (FMZ-specific) | — | verify locally | Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary — catch/possession limits are set per Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ); consult the zone table for your water. |
| Walleye / Sauger | — | verify locally | FMZ-specific; e.g. FMZ 15/18 slot and lower limits apply. Verify before keeping. |
| Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass | — | verify locally | FMZ-specific season and limits (S-6 / C-2). Verify the zone. |
Ontario licences are FMZ-specific; a 1-year Sport licence is $26.57 (resident) / $83.19 (non-Canadian), before HST, plus an $8.57 Outdoors Card for most products. Canadian residents pay intermediate rates (e.g. $55.81 resident-Canadian). Conservation licences are cheaper with reduced limits. U.S. visitors are "non-Canadian residents." Crown copyright: Ontario data is aggregated only with attribution; always confirm at ontario.ca.
Informational only, not legal advice. Canadian Crown copyright differs from 17 U.S.C. §105; confirm all fees, seasons, and closures with the provincial/territorial agency before fishing.