Zone 12 · Ontario
Fishing near Mattawa, Ontario
Mattawa sits in Fisheries Management Zone 12. 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 Mattawa
Scan the closest official stocking records first: distance, recent stocked species, and a direct water page when TackleDex has one.
Long Lake
Brook Trout
Papineau Lake
Lake TroutBrook Trout
Tower Lake
Brook Trout
Fork Lake
Brook Trout
Ducharme Lake
Brook Trout
Montreuil Lake
Brook Trout
Weeharry Lake
Brook Trout
MNR
Gauvreau Lake
MNR stocked record
Distances are straight-line from Mattawa, from official MNR stocking records.
What's in season
What's in season near Mattawa (Zone 12)
A visual quick check for the Zone 12 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 January 1 to March 31 and Friday before the third Saturday in May to December 31 · Must be less than 40 cm from March 1 to June 15 |
S-5 / C-2 |
| Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass | Seasonal Friday before the fourth Saturday in June to November 30 |
S-6 / C-2 |
| Northern Pike | Seasonal January 1 to March 31 and Friday before the third Saturday in May to December 31 |
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 Friday before the third Saturday in June to December 15 · Must be greater than 137 cm |
S-1 / C-0 |
| Lake Trout | Seasonal Friday before the fourth Saturday in April to September 30 · Must be greater than 45 cm · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-2 / C-1 |
| Brook Trout | Seasonal Friday before the fourth Saturday in April to September 30 · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-5 / C-2 |
| Brown Trout | Seasonal Friday before 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 Friday before the fourth Saturday in April to September 30 · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-5 / C-2 |
Full Zone 12 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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