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What fish are in season near me?

Ontario's fishing seasons change by zone and by date. Use your location to see exactly which species are open today where you are — walleye, bass, pike, muskie, trout and more — plus the nearest stocked waters.

What's open near you, right now?

Use your location to see which species are in season today in your zone — and the nearest stocked waters. The check every Ontario angler should do before heading out.

Sample What an answer looks like — Peterborough, Zone 17

Open now
Walleye WalleyeOpen now S-4 / C-1 The classic Ontario table fish: low light, wind, current, and structure are your friends. Northern Pike Northern PikeOpen now S-6 / C-2 A practical confidence target around weeds, bays, and shore-access water. Yellow Perch Yellow PerchOpen now S-50 / C-25 One of the best family targets: schooling, simple tackle, and generous limits. Black Crappie Black CrappieOpen now S-30 / C-10 Good for newer anglers when you find schools around weeds, docks, and spring bays. Lake Trout Lake TroutOpen now S-3 / C-1 Deep, cold-water planning fish: depth and lake-specific exceptions matter.
Opening soon
Smallmouth Bass Smallmouth BassOpens Jun 20 S-6 / C-2 Bass opener in Zone 17 starts June 20. Confirm local exceptions before you keep fish. Largemouth Bass Largemouth BassOpens Jun 20 S-6 / C-2 Bass opener in Zone 17 starts June 20. Confirm local exceptions before you keep fish.
Nearest stocked waters
Walleye Little Lake 2 km away · Latest 2017 Walleye Brook Trout Millbrook Pond 1 Prov Fishing and Rec (Unofficial Name) 23 km away · Latest 2025 Brook Trout Brook Trout Millbrook Pond 2 Prov Fishing and Rec (Unofficial Name) 23 km away · Latest 2025 Brook Trout

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"Can I keep this fish — here, today?"

The question every angler asks at the launch. Pick a water and a species — this is the exact answer TackleDex gives you on the water.

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Live answers for any of 1,728 waters — offline, in the app.

How it works

TackleDex matches your location to one of Ontario's 20 fisheries management zones, then checks the official 2026 season dates for that zone. No account needed, and your location never leaves your device. Want this on every water, offline, with catch logging and your own FishDex? Get launch updates. Need a water-specific plan? Get the free legal-first trip plan.

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