Walleye - Ontario Record 22.25 lbs.

The most sought-after species in the province. Why? Because they're fun to catch and great to eat! From the pristine wilderness waters of northern Ontario to reservoirs in the south or even the Great Lakes - good walleye fishing is just around the corner. In a typical year, more than 8 million walleye are caught in Ontario. The average size of our walleye is a couple of pounds however 4 - 5 pounders are available almost anywhere you wet a line. Some water bodies consistently yield trophies over 10 pounds and a few lakes even produce the occasional monster nearing 20 pounds! Arguably the tastiest freshwater fish in North America; fresh golden walleye filets go hand-in-hand with an Ontario fishing experience.
2nd Sat. in May to Nov. 15

Smallmouth Bass - Ontario Record 9.84 lbs.

Many Ontario lakes offer the ultimate trophy smallmouth fishing - where fish over 4 pounds are common. Others provide anglers with quantities of 2 and 3 pound fish. Whatever your choice, Ontario's smallies are still pound for pound and inch for inch, the fightingest fish that swims in fresh water.
4th Sat. in June to Nov. 15

Largemouth Bass - Ontario Record 10.43 lbs.
Largemouth are found throughout southern Ontario and even in parts further north. Canadian largemouth may not grow to world-record size, yet the sheer number of 2-6 pounders in many water bodies more than makes up for it. Often overlooked by local anglers, there are many parts of the province where big bucketmouths rarely see a lure. When they see yours - be prepared for a bone-jarring strike!
4th Sat. in June to Nov. 15

Muskellunge - Ontario Record 65 lbs.
World-class fish are caught every year from several water bodies. In other areas not known for producing record-breaking fish (just incredible numbers of 10-30 pound fish), seasoned muskie anglers just laugh when they hear their favorite gamefish referred to "as the fish of a thousand casts". Careful management utilizing high minimum size limits, very low possession limits and a strong catch and release ethic among anglers, will help Ontario remain as the world's premier muskie destination.
1st Sat. in June to Nov. 15

Yellow Perch - Ontario Record 2.25 lbs.
This tasty panfish is everywhere. Whether you like to relax in a boat fishing with the family on a hot sunny day, or gaze through a hole in the ice waiting for another big one, Ontario's perch fishing is second to none. Yellow perch average 6-8 inches in many of the smaller water bodies; in larger lakes jumbos in the 11-13 inch range are plentiful.
Last Sat. in April to Nov. 15