Zone 4 · Ontario
Fishing near Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Sioux Lookout sits in Fisheries Management Zone 4. 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 Sioux Lookout
Scan the closest official stocking records first: distance, recent stocked species, and a direct water page when TackleDex has one.
Highway Lake (Unofficial Name)
Brook Trout
Nyilas Lake
Brook Trout
MNR
Boot Lake (Unofficial Name)
MNR stocked record
Snyder Lake
Brook Trout
Lake Mile 40 (Unofficial Name)
Rainbow Trout / Steelhead
Reguly Lake
Brook Trout
Little Snowstorm Lake
Brook Trout
MNR
Trott Lake (Lake WF24-17) (Unofficial Name)
MNR stocked record
Distances are straight-line from Sioux Lookout, from official MNR stocking records.
What's in season
What's in season near Sioux Lookout (Zone 4)
A visual quick check for the Zone 4 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 April 14 and the third Saturday in May to December 31 · Not more than 1 greater than 46 cm |
S-4 / C-2 |
| Muskellunge | Seasonal the third Saturday in June to December 15 · Must be greater than 102 cm · Multiple waterbody exceptions override this zone-wide rule |
S-1 / C-0 |
| Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass | Open all year Open all year · Must be less than 35 cm from January 1 to June 30 and December 1 to December 31 · Jul 1-Nov 30: S-4/C-2 with no size limit |
S-2 / C-1 |
| Northern Pike | Open all year Open all year · None between 70-90 cm, not more than 1 greater than 90 cm |
S-4 / C-2 |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year Open all year |
S-50 / C-25 |
| Crappie | Open all year Open all year |
S-15 / C-10 |
| Lake Trout | Seasonal January 1 to September 30 · Sport: not more than 1 greater than 56 cm · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-2 / C-1 |
| Brook Trout | Seasonal January 1 to the first Monday in September · Not more than 1 greater than 30 cm · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-5 / C-2 |
| Brown Trout | Closed all year Closed all year |
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| 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 4 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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