Before You Fish | Lazy Rock RV Park & Campground

Licenses, Seasons, and Rules from Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources

BEFORE YOU FISH, KNOW THE RULES

Thinking of casting a line while you’re here? Make sure you’re doing it by the book.
Fishing in Ontario isn’t just about knowing where the fish are biting — it’s about knowing when, how, and if you’re allowed to keep what you catch.
From licence requirements and daily limits to seasonal closures and conservation zones,
the rules are there to protect fish populations and ensure fair, sustainable angling for everyone.
Rather than guessing or relying on hearsay, we strongly recommend visiting the Ministry of Natural Resources’ official resources.
They’ve made it easy to check what’s in season, understand catch limits, and buy the right licence for your trip — whether you’re here for the day or all summer long.
*No fishing from docks while bass is not in season. If you want to try for in season species, please head out on the water in one of our rental boats or your own.

If you plan to fish for a single day only, you do not need an Outdoors Card—but you will need a one-day sport fishing licence.

Visit the Fish and Wildlife Licensing Service site (Click the button below).
Create a new account (or log in if you’ve previously used it after November 2018)
Go to the “Buy Licence” section in your account dashboard.
Choose Canadian resident or Ontario resident, then pick the “One‑day sport fishing licence – no Outdoors Card required” option.
Pay using Visa or MasterCard.
You’ll receive a Licence Summary immediately—print it or save it digitally—it’s your valid licence for that day.

🎣 What You’ll Learn

Click or hover the blocks below for zone specific links

License requirements in Zone 11

Valid sport or conservation licences from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).

Don't be Caught Without One

All anglers aged 18–64 need a valid Outdoors Card and fishing licence in Ontario. Choose between Sport (higher limits) or Conservation (reduced limits) licenses.

Learn About Licence Types

Season dates for key species

Brook & brown trout, walleye/sauger, northern pike, bass, lake trout, and more, including specific opening/closing dates

Gotta Have Limits

Not all species are in season year-round. Walleye, bass, trout, and pike all have specific opening and closing dates in Zone 11.

View Zone 11 Seasons

Catch & possession limits

Daily quotas for trout/salmon combined, limits on big fish, crappie/sunfish limits, and size restrictions

One Fish, Two Fish, Too Many Fish?

Not every fish is a keeper! Daily catch limits and size rules vary by species, zone, and license type. Make sure you know what you’re allowed to keep — and what needs to go back in the water.

Check Limits & Sizes

🤗 Family Fishing Opportunities

Ontario and Canadian residents are provided 4 opportunities throughout the year to fish without having to purchase a fishing licence.
Anglers participating in family fishing opportunities must carry government issued identification and must follow catch and possession limits for conservation fishing licences.

No License Required Special Dates:

Family Fishing Weekend

Mother’s Day Weekend

Father’s Day Weekend

Ontario Family Fishing Week

Check the official dates at ontario.ca

Looking for more details?

If you didn’t catch all the info in the cards above, or just want a single page that covers it all, the Ontario government has an excellent resource. It includes everything from licence types and costs to zone maps, season dates, and size limits.