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Permitted Baitfish Species
More Information
Please note that a number of changes have been made to bait regulations to protect rare and endangered species, conserve biodiversity and prevent the spread of invasive species. Anglers may not use live yellow perch and alewife as bait anywhere in Ontario.
Only the fish species listed below may be used as live bait:
Minnows:
| Suckers:
Others:
Sticklebacks:
Sculpins:
Darters and Logperch:
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Import of Bait
It is illegal to bring any crayfish or salamanders or live fish or leeches into Ontario for use as bait.
No Release of Bait
It is illegal to release any live bait or dump the contents of a bait bucket, including the water, into any water or within 30 m of any waters.
