Zone 10 · Ontario
Fishing near Sudbury, Ontario
Sudbury sits in Fisheries Management Zone 10. 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 Sudbury
Scan the closest official stocking records first: distance, recent stocked species, and a direct water page when TackleDex has one.
Ramsey Lake
Walleye
Richard Lake
Walleye
Broder Lake 23 (Unofficial Name)
Brook Trout
Whitson Lake
Walleye
Whitewater Lake
Walleye
Coniston Creek
Brook Trout
Makada Lake
Lake Trout
Distances are straight-line from Sudbury, from official MNR stocking records.
What's in season
What's in season near Sudbury (Zone 10)
A visual quick check for the Zone 10 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 the third Sunday in March and the third Saturday in May to December 31 · None greater than 46 cm |
S-4 / C-2 |
| Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass | Seasonal the third Saturday in June to November 30 |
S-6 / C-3 |
| Northern Pike | Open all year Open all year · Sport: not more than 1 greater than 61 cm, none greater than 86 cm. Conservation: none greater than 61 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 January 1 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 January 1 to September 30 · Aggregate limit: S-5/C-2 for all trout and salmon combined |
S-5 / C-2 |
| 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 |
Full Zone 10 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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