FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ZONES 1, 2 & 3

ZONES 1, 2 & 3
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 ZONE 1 SEASONS AND LIMITS
Dates are inclusive; all dates including the first and last dates stated in the summary are open or closed

SPECIES OPEN SEASONS LIMITS SPECIES OPEN SEASONS LIMITS

ZONES 1, 2 & 3
Walleye & Open all year S - 4; not more than 1 greater than Brook Trout* Jan. 1 to S - 5; not more than 1 greater than
Sauger or any 46 cm (18.1 in.) Sept. 30 40 cm (15.7 in.)
combination C - 2; not more than 1 greater than C - 2; not more than 1 greater than
46 cm (18.1 in.) 40 cm (15.7 in.)

Northern Pike Open all year S - 6; not more than 2 greater than Lake Trout* Open all year S-3
61 cm (24 in.), of which not more C-1
than 1 greater than 86 cm (33.9 in.) Lake Whitefish Open all year S - 12
C - 2; not more than 1 greater than C-6
61 cm (24 in.), none greater than
Lake Sturgeon Jan. 1 to S-0
86 cm (33.9 in.)
Apr. 30 & July 1 C - 0
Yellow Perch Open all year S - 50 to Dec. 31
C - 25

The following species are not present in this Zone and are closed to fishing all year: *Aggregate limits apply to these species.
Muskellunge, Crappie, Sunfish, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Splake, Pacific Salmon, See page 7 for full details.
Atlantic Salmon, Channel Catfish, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.

OTHER ZONE 1 REGULATIONS

Live fish may not be used as bait or possessed for use as bait in Zone 1 Only one barbless hook may be used in Zone 1

ZONE 2 SEASONS AND LIMITS

Dates are inclusive; all dates including the first and last dates stated in the summary are open or closed

SPECIES OPEN SEASONS LIMITS SPECIES OPEN SEASONS LIMITS

Walleye & Jan. 1 to S - 4; not more than 1 greater than 46 Sunfish Open all year S - 50
Sauger or any Apr. 14 & cm (18.1 in.) C - 25
combination 3rd Sat. in May C - 2; not more than 1 greater than 46
Brook Trout* Jan. 1 to Labour S - 5; not more than 1 greater than 30
to Dec. 31 cm (18.1 in.)
Day cm (11.8 in.)
Largemouth Open all year S - 2; must be less than C - 2; not more than 1 greater than 30
& Smallmouth 35 cm (13.8 in.) from cm (11.8 in.)
Bass or any Jan. 1 - June 30 & Dec. 1 - Dec. 31
Brown Trout* Open all year S-5
combination S - 4; no size limit from
C-2
July 1 - Nov. 30
C - 1; must be less than Rainbow Trout* Open all year S-5
35 cm (13.8 in.) from C-2
Jan. 1 - June 30 & Dec. 1 - Dec. 31 Lake Trout* Jan. 1 to S - 2; not more than 1 greater than 56 cm
C - 2; no size limit from
Sept. 30 (22 in.) from Sept. 1 - Sept. 30; no size
July 1 - Nov. 30
limit rest of year
Northern Pike Open all year S - 4; none between 70-90 cm C - 1; any size
(27.6-35.4 in.), not more than 1 greater
than 90 cm (35.4 in.)
Splake* Open all year S-5
C - 2; none between 70-90 cm
(27.6-35.4 in.), not more than 1 greater C-2
than 90 cm (35.4 in.) Lake Whitefish Open all year S - 12
Muskellunge 3rd Sat. in June S - 1; must be greater than C-6
to Dec. 15 91 cm (36 in.) Lake Sturgeon Jan.1 to S-0
C-0 Apr. 30 & July 1 C-0
Yellow Perch Open all year S - 50 to Dec. 31
C - 25

The following species are not present in this Zone and are closed to fishing all year: *Aggregate limits apply to these species.
Crappie, Pacific Salmon, Atlantic Salmon and Channel Catfish. See page 7 for full details.

OTHER ZONE 2 REGULATIONS

Smelt may not be used as bait or possessed for use as bait Non-residents camping on Crown land must follow conservation fishing licence limits.

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 ADDITIONAL ZONE 2 FISHING OPPORTUNITIES
Brook Trout open all year, S - 5, C - 2, no size limits
Blue Lake (5020'N., 8856'W.) Johnny Lake (5017'N., 8703'W.) Secret Lake (5017'N., 8900'W.)
ZONES 1, 2 & 3

E-206 Lake (5022'N., 8623'W.) Jo-Jo (Minnow) Lake (5010'N., 8646'W.) Unnamed Lake (5138N., 8955W.) known as Whiz Lake

EXCEPTIONS TO ZONE 2 REGULATIONS

WATERBODY
All waters located within the portion
of Zone 2 from the Ontario/Manitoba
interprovincial boundary east along
the line of 5235N. latitude, to the
intersection with 9350W. longitude,
thence south to the intersection with
5210N. latitude, thence east to the
intersection with 9210W. longitude,
thence south to the Zone 2 boundary,
including all of the waters within
Woodland Caribou Provincial Park;
thence in a westerly direction to the
Ontario/Manitoba interprovincial
boundary, thence northerly to the
intersection with 5235N. latitude.
All waters in Zone 2 draining into Lake
Nipigon including the Little Jackfish
River beginning at the hydro control
dam at Mojikit Lake.
All waters north of the 11th baseline
and west of longitude 8900'W.
Echoing Lake.
Esnagami River - from the northern
boundary of Esnagami Twp.
(5021'36"N., 8646'45"W.) downstream
(north) to the second set of rapids
(5025'20"N., 8640'45"W.).
Faircloth Lake (Greytrout Lake)
(510920N., 881124W.) and Merpaw
Lake (513853N., 885813W.).
Kawashkagama River - from
Abamasagi Lake to 100 m (328 ft.)
above Albert Falls.
Lake I-100 (South Lake)
(5001'N., 8803'W.).
Lake St. Joseph - Twiname Bay
east of a line beginning at the north
shore at 510910N., 902710W.,
southeast to 510854N.,
902552W., and south to
510830N., 902535W.
Lake St. Joseph.
EXCEPTION DETAILS WATERBODY
Lake Sturgeon - closed all year. Little Jackfish River - downstream
from and including the first rapids
upstream of the Pikitigushi Road
Bridge to the centre line of the CN
railway bridge.
Luella Lake (5111'N., 8843'W).
Merpaw Lake (513853N.,
885813W.) and Faircloth Lake
(Greytrout Lake) (510920N.,
881124W.).
Opapimiskan Lake.
Opichuan Lake (5114'N., 8747'W.).
Lake Sturgeon - closed all year.
O'Sullivan Lake (5025'N., 8703'W.).
Superb Lake (5029'N., 8659'W.).
Live fish may not be used as bait or
possessed for use as bait. Sydney Lake Area - North Kenora
Pilot Project area - waters south
Lake Trout S - 1 in one day, possession
and east of Kilburn Lake in Zone 2,
limit of 2, not more than 1 greater than
including Sydney and Rowdy lakes.
65 cm (25.6 in.) and C - 1, any size.
Fish sanctuary - no fishing from
Mar. 1 - June 14.
Lake Trout S - 1 and C - 0.
Non-resident Muskellunge
S - 0 and C - 0.
Fish sanctuary - no fishing from
Apr. 1 - June 14.
Lake Trout - not more than 1 greater
than 56 cm (22 in.).
Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Troutfly Lake (5141'N., 8853'W).
Mar. 1 - June 14.
Upper Twin Lake (Petes Bay) - Fish sanctuary - no fishing from
beginning at the intersection of
Shamokan Creek and the Rail Line Road
continuing downstream to include all of
Only one barbless hook may be used. Petes Bay of Upper Twin Lake.
Non-residents require a special tag Zeemel Lake - including the
which is available at no charge from the Paseminon River upstream to
Lake St. Joseph tourist operators. 300 m (984 ft.) above the Musselwhite
Mine Road.
EXCEPTION DETAILS
Walleye and Sauger open from
Jan. 1 - Apr. 14 & June 10 - Dec. 31.
Walleye and Sauger S - 2 and C - 2, not
more than 1 greater than 46 cm (18.1 in.).
Lake Trout - not more than 1 greater
than 56 cm (22 in.).
Lake Trout S - 1 and C - 0.
All species S - 0 and C - 0.
Lake Trout - not more than 1 greater
than 56 cm (22 in.).
Lake Trout - not more than 1 greater
than 56 cm (22 in.).
Lake Trout - not more than 1 greater
than 56 cm (22 in.).
Non-resident Walleye and Sauger S - 2
and C - 2, not more than 1 greater than
46 cm (18.1 in.).
Non-resident Largemouth and
Smallmouth Bass S - 1 and C - 1, must
be less than 35 cm (13.8 in.) from
Jan. 1 - June 30 and Dec. 1 - Dec. 31.
Non-resident Northern Pike S - 2 and
C - 2, none between 70-90 cm
(27.6-35.4 in.), not more than 1 greater
than 90 cm (35.4 in.).
Non-resident Yellow Perch
S - 25 and C - 25.
Non-resident Lake Trout
S - 1 and C - 1.
Non-resident Lake Whitefish
S - 6 and C - 6.
Lake Trout - not more than 1 greater
than 56 cm (22 in.).
Apr. 1 - June 14.
Fish sanctuary - closed all year.

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 ZONE 3 SEASONS AND LIMITS
Dates are inclusive; all dates including the first and last dates stated in the summary are open or closed
SPECIES OPEN SEASONS LIMITS SPECIES OPEN SEASONS LIMITS

ZONES 1, 2 & 3
Walleye & Jan. 1 to Apr. S - 4; not more than 1 greater than Sunfish Open all year S - 50
Sauger or any 14 & 3rd Sat. in 46 cm (18.1 in.) C - 25
combination May to Dec. 31 C - 2; not more than 1 greater than Brook Trout* Jan. 1 to S-5
46 cm (18.1 in.) Sept. 15 C-2
Largemouth Open all year S-6
Lake Trout* Jan. 1 to S-3
& Smallmouth C-2
Sept. 30 C-1
Bass or any
combination Splake* Open all year S-5
Northern Pike Open all year S - 6; not more than 2 greater than C-2
61 cm (24 in.), of which not more
Lake Whitefish Open all year S - 12
than 1 greater than 86 cm (33.9 in.)
C-6
C - 2; not more than 1 greater than
61 cm (24 in.), none greater than Lake Sturgeon Jan. 1 to S-0
86 cm (33.9 in.) Apr. 15 & July 1 C - 0
Yellow Perch Open all year S - 50 to Dec. 31
C - 25
The following species are not present in this Zone and are closed to fishing all year: *Aggregate limits apply to these
Muskellunge, Crappie, Brown Trout, Pacific Salmon, Atlantic Salmon and Channel Catfish. species. See page 7 for full details.

OTHER ZONE 3 REGULATIONS

Non-residents camping on Crown land must follow conservation fishing licence limits.

ADDITIONAL ZONE 3 FISHING OPPORTUNITIES

Brook Trout open all year Rainbow Trout open all year, S - 5, C - 2 Lake Trout open all year
Bittern Lake - Area 238 (48 28N., 83 15W.) Swallow Lake - Rogers Twp. (49 55N., 84 08W.) Brave Lake - Auden Twp. (49 51N., 84 20W.)
Pelican Lake - Rogers Twp. (49 55N., 84 08W.)
Scaup Lake - Area 238 (50 01N., 84 09W.)

EXCEPTIONS TO ZONE 3 REGULATIONS

WATERBODY
French Creek - from its outflow at
French Lake to the area between
Hanlan and Wolverine lakes from
Lot 13, Conc. 10 to Lot 16, Conc. 11
(known locally as Hanlan Narrows)
and Ryland Creek from its outflow at
French Lake to its intersection with
the Conc. 7 road - Hanlan Twp.
Holland Lake and Holland Creek -
Stoddart Twp.
Pivabiska River lying between
its outflow from Pivabiska Lake
in Lot 28, Conc. 12 Casgrain Twp.
downstream to the point where it
intersects 4952N. - Ritchie Twp.
EXCEPTION DETAILS WATERBODY EXCEPTION DETAILS
Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Ste. Therese Creek - from its mouth Fish sanctuary - no fishing from
Apr. 1 - June 15. at Lac Ste. Therese upstream to the Apr. 1 - June 15.
point where it crosses the south
boundary of Lot 26, Conc. 7, Casgrain
Twp. and the unnamed tributary lying
between Ste. Therese Creek and
Hwy. 583 in Lots 25 and 26, Conc. 8.
Stoddart Creek - Stoddart Twp., Fish sanctuary - no fishing from
Fish sanctuary - no fishing from between Stoddart Lake and the Apr. 1 - June 15.
Apr. 1 - June 15. Valentine River.
Fish sanctuary - no fishing from Valentine River - Stoddart, Fish sanctuary - no fishing from
Apr. 1 - June 15. Bannerman and Hanlan Twps., Hwy. Apr. 1 - June 15.
11 to Hanlan Lake (excluding Fushimi
Lake).

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