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.

🎣 What You’ll Learn

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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

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.