Zone 14 · Ontario
Fishing near Blind River, Ontario
Blind River sits in Fisheries Management Zone 14. Here are the nearest stocked waters, what's in season, and where to start — with live bite times in the app.
Stocked water nearby
Nearest stocked waters to Blind River
Scan the closest official stocking records first: distance, recent stocked species, and a direct water page when TackleDex has one.
Mississagi River
Rainbow Trout / Steelhead
Bass Lake
Lake Trout
Boundary Lake (Unofficial Name)
Brook Trout
Granary Lake
Lake Trout
MNR
McFadden Lake
MNR stocked record
Pistol Lake
Brook Trout
Mink Lake
Brook Trout
Bernard Lake
Brook Trout
Distances are straight-line from Blind River, from official MNR stocking records.
What's in season
What's in season near Blind River (Zone 14)
A visual quick check for the Zone 14 species most anglers ask about before the drive. Tap a fish for the full season, limit, and caveat page.
WalleyeOpen now
The classic Ontario table fish: low light, wind, current, and structure are your friends.
Northern PikeOpen now
A practical confidence target around weeds, bays, and shore-access water.
Yellow PerchOpen now
One of the best family targets: schooling, simple tackle, and generous limits.
Black CrappieOpen now
Good for newer anglers when you find schools around weeds, docks, and spring bays.
Lake TroutOpen now
Deep, cold-water planning fish: depth and lake-specific exceptions matter.
Brown TroutOpen now
Low light and cooler water matter more than covering random shoreline.
Rainbow Trout / SteelheadOpen now
Often tied to cold water, tributaries, and special local rules.
SaugerOpen now
Treat the walleye/sauger rule as one legal bucket unless the official page says otherwise.
| Species | Season | Sport / Cons. |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye & Sauger | Seasonal January 1 to March 1 and May 1 to December 31 · None between 41-56 cm, not more than 1 greater than 56 cm · Daily limits; possession limit is 4 sport / 2 conservation |
S-2 / C-1 |
| Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass | Seasonal the fourth Saturday in June to November 30 |
S-3 / C-1 |
| Northern Pike | Seasonal January 1 to March 1 and May 1 to December 31 · Not more than 1 greater than 86 cm · Daily limits; possession limit is 4 sport / 2 conservation |
S-2 / C-1 |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year Open all year · Daily limits; possession limit is 50 sport / 25 conservation |
S-25 / C-12 |
| Crappie | Open all year Open all year |
S-30 / C-10 |
| Muskellunge | Seasonal the third Saturday in June to December 15 · Must be greater than 137 cm |
S-1 / C-0 |
| Lake Trout | Seasonal January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-2 / C-1 |
| Brook Trout | Closed all year Closed all year |
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| Brown Trout | Open all year Open all year · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-5 / C-2 |
| Rainbow Trout | Open all year Open all year · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined. North Channel exception allows S-5/C-2 |
S-2 / C-1 |
Full Zone 14 seasons & limits →
How to use this local guide
Start with the stocked-water list if you need a realistic place to scout, then use the season cards to avoid targeting a closed species. The distance is straight-line, so confirm access, roads, launches, ice, shoreline rules, and private property before you drive.
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