Home › Fishing near › Stratford
Zone 16 · Ontario
Fishing near Stratford, Ontario
Stratford sits in Fisheries Management Zone 16. Here are the nearest stocked waters, what's in season, and where to start — with live bite times in the app.
Nearest stocked waters to Stratford
| Water | Distance |
|---|---|
| Conestogo River | 44 km |
| Carroll Creek | 52 km |
| Mill Creek | 54 km |
| Marden Pond (Unofficial Name) | 59 km |
| Komoka Creek (Unofficial Name) | 61 km |
| Mount Pleasant Ponds (Unofficial Name) | 63 km |
| Waterford Ponds | 73 km |
| Holstein Dam | 79 km |
Distances are straight-line from Stratford, from official MNR stocking records.
What's in season near Stratford (Zone 16)
| Species | Season | Sport / Cons. |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye & Sauger | Seasonal January 1 to March 15 and the second Saturday in May to December 31 · Not more than 1 greater than 46 cm |
S-4 / C-2 |
| Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass | Seasonal the fourth Saturday in June to November 30 |
S-6 / C-2 |
| Northern Pike | Seasonal January 1 to March 31 and the second 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 the first Saturday in June to December 15 · Must be greater than 91 cm |
S-1 / C-0 |
| Lake Trout | Seasonal January 1 to September 30 · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-2 / 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-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 | 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 16 seasons & limits →
Get TackleDex — free on iPhone
Scan to scout the waters near Stratford on your phone.
Instant season & limit answers for any Ontario water, your private FishDex, and stocking alerts.