Zone 17 · Ontario
Fishing near Bobcaygeon, Ontario
Bobcaygeon sits in Fisheries Management Zone 17. 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 Bobcaygeon
Scan the closest official stocking records first: distance, recent stocked species, and a direct water page when TackleDex has one.
Concession Lake
Lake Trout
Loom Lake
Walleye
Crystal Lake
Lake Trout
Cherry Lake
Lake Trout
Triangle Lake
Lake Trout
Cox Lake
Lake Trout
Mountain Lake (Unofficial Name)
Rainbow Trout / Steelhead
MNR
Shark Lake
MNR stocked record
Distances are straight-line from Bobcaygeon, from official MNR stocking records.
What's in season
What's in season near Bobcaygeon (Zone 17)
A visual quick check for the Zone 17 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.
Brook TroutOpen now
Cold-water fish: check local exceptions carefully before keeping any trout.
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.
| Species | Season | Sport / Cons. |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye & Sauger | Seasonal the second Saturday in May to November 15 · 35–50 cm |
S-4 / C-1 |
| Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass | Seasonal the third Saturday in June to December 15 |
S-6 / C-2 |
| Northern Pike | Open all year Open all year |
S-6 / C-2 |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year Open all year |
S-50 / C-25 |
| Crappie | Open all year Open all year |
S-30 / C-10 |
| Muskellunge | Seasonal the first Saturday in June to December 15 · Must be greater than 112 cm |
S-1 / C-0 |
| Lake Trout | Seasonal the fourth Saturday in April to September 30 · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-3 / C-1 |
| Brook Trout | Seasonal the fourth Saturday in April to September 30 · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-2 / C-1 |
| Brown Trout | Seasonal the fourth Saturday in April to September 30 · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-5 / C-2 |
| Rainbow Trout | Seasonal the fourth Saturday in April to September 30 · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-2 / C-1 |
Full Zone 17 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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