Ontario 2026 season dates
When does muskellunge season open in Ontario? (2026)
Muskellunge season opens in mid-to-late June across Ontario and runs into December, with strict size limits. Here's the 2026 muskie opener by zone.
How to read the opener
The date below is the zone-wide opener for muskellunge, calculated from the official 2026 Ontario regulations. Some waters have exception rules, sanctuaries, or different possession details, so the table should be your first check rather than your final decision.
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| Zone | 2026 opener | Season | Sport / Cons. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Closed all year | Closed all year | — |
| Zone 2 | Jun 20, 2026 | the third Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 3 | Closed all year | Closed all year | — |
| Zone 4 | Jun 20, 2026 | the third Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 5 | Jun 20, 2026 | the third Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 6 | Jun 20, 2026 | the third Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 7 | Closed all year | Closed all year | — |
| Zone 8 | Closed all year | Closed all year | — |
| Zone 9 | Jun 20, 2026 | the third Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 10 | Jun 20, 2026 | the third Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 11 | Jun 20, 2026 | the third Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 12 | Jun 19, 2026 | Friday before the third Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 13 | Jun 20, 2026 | the third Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 14 | Jun 20, 2026 | the third Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 15 | Jun 6, 2026 | the first Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 16 | Jun 6, 2026 | the first Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 17 | Jun 6, 2026 | the first Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 18 | Jun 6, 2026 | the first Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 19 | Jun 6, 2026 | the first Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
| Zone 20 | Jun 20, 2026 | the third Saturday in June to December 15 | S-1 / C-0 |
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