Zone 13 · Ontario
Fishing near Kincardine, Ontario
Kincardine sits in Fisheries Management Zone 13. 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 Kincardine
Scan the closest official stocking records first: distance, recent stocked species, and a direct water page when TackleDex has one.
Port Elgin Town Pond (Unofficial Name)
Brook TroutBrown Trout
Saugeen River
Brown Trout
Chesley Lake
Walleye
Allan Park Trout Pond
Brook TroutBrown Trout
Gould Lake
Walleye
Sauble River
Chinook Salmon
Durham Town Pond (Unofficial Name)
Brook Trout
Holstein Dam
Brook Trout
Distances are straight-line from Kincardine, from official MNR stocking records.
What's in season
What's in season near Kincardine (Zone 13)
A visual quick check for the Zone 13 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.
Atlantic SalmonOpen now
Open all year · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined
| Species | Season | Sport / Cons. |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye & Sauger | Open all year Open all year |
S-6 / C-2 |
| Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass | Seasonal the fourth Saturday in June to November 30 |
S-6 / C-2 |
| Northern Pike | Open all year Open all year |
S-4 / 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 third Saturday in June to December 15 · Must be greater than 102 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 |
S-2 / C-1 |
| Atlantic Salmon | Open all year Open all year · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-1 / C-0 |
Full Zone 13 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.
TackleDex is the on-water version of this page: it keeps the legal check, weather, bite windows, notes, and catch log together without posting your exact spot.
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