Zone 11 · Ontario
Fishing near North Bay, Ontario
North Bay sits in Fisheries Management Zone 11. 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 North Bay
Scan the closest official stocking records first: distance, recent stocked species, and a direct water page when TackleDex has one.
White Fawn Lake (Unofficial Name)
Brook Trout
High Lake (Unofficial Name)
Rainbow Trout / Steelhead
Turtle Lake
Lake Trout
Froggy Lake
Brook Trout
Glassy Lake
Brook Trout
Mirror Lake (Unofficial Name)
Brook Trout
Little High Lake (Unofficial Name)
Brook Trout
Lake Talon
Lake Trout
Distances are straight-line from North Bay, from official MNR stocking records.
What's in season
What's in season near North Bay (Zone 11)
A visual quick check for the Zone 11 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.
Smallmouth BassOpen now
Great for beginners once open: rocks, points, shoals, and current edges.
Largemouth BassOpen now
A friendly starting target around weeds, docks, wood, and warm shallow cover.
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.
| Species | Season | Sport / Cons. |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye & Sauger | Seasonal January 1 to the third Sunday in March and the third Saturday in May to December 31 · None between 43-60 cm, not more than 1 greater than 60 cm |
S-4 / C-2 |
| Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass | Seasonal January 1 to the third Sunday in March and the third Saturday in May to December 31 |
S-6 / C-2 |
| Northern Pike | Seasonal January 1 to the third Sunday in March and the third Saturday in May to December 31 · Sport: not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm. Conservation: not more than 1 greater than 61 cm, none greater than 86 cm |
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 third Saturday in June to December 15 · Must be greater than 122 cm |
S-1 / C-0 |
| Lake Trout | Seasonal February 15 to the third Sunday in March and the third Saturday in May to the first Monday in September · Not more than 1 greater than 40 cm · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-2 / C-1 |
| Brook Trout | Seasonal February 15 to September 30 · Sport: not more than 1 greater than 31 cm. Conservation: none greater than 31 cm · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-5 / C-2 |
| 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 | Open all year Open all year · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-5 / C-2 |
Full Zone 11 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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