Before you head out
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.
Example — Zone 17 today
Open now Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Yellow Perch
Opening soon: Smallmouth Bass (Jun 20), Largemouth Bass (Jun 20)
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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.
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 the app.
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