Fishing Destination: Manitoulin Island - Zone 10

Locator Map for FMZ 10

MANITOULIN ISLAND FACTS

 

  • Manitoulin Island is the largest island (2 700 square kilometres) in Lake Huron, with Georgian Bay to the east and the North Channel to the north.
  • The island has more than 100 lakes, many of which offer exceptional fishing.
  • The island is accessible by road to the north or by ferry from Tobermory to the south-east.

 

PRIMARY FISHERIES

 

 
Manitoulin Island Fishing Regulations
Species Open Seasons Limits
"S" indicates Sport Fishing Licence limits;
"C" indicates Conservation Fishing Licence limits
NOTE: All Lakes on Manitoulin Island are part of Zone 10 except South Bay (Zone 13) and Lake Wolsey (Zone 14). These seasons and limits above only to Manitoulin Island and inland waters including Cockburn Island and do not include South Bay and Lake Wolsey. Please refer to 2011 Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary for complete regulations.
Source: 2011 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary
Walleye & Sauger or any combination Jan. 1 to Mar. 31 & 3rd Sat in May to Dec. 31 S – 4; C – 2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm (18.1 in.)
Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass or any combination 4th Sat. in June to Dec. 31 S – 6; C – 2
Northern Pike Jan. 1 to 3rd Sun. in Mar. & 3 rd Sat. in May to Dec. 31 S – 4; C – 2; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm (24 in.), of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm (33.9 in.)
Muskellunge 3rd Sat. in June to Dec. 15 S - 1; must be greater than 91 cm (36 in.) C - 0
Yellow Perch Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 & 3 rd Sat. in May to Dec. 31 S - 25, possession limit of 50 ; C - 25
Crappie Open all year S – 30; C - 10
Sunfish Open all year S – 50; C – 25
Brook Trout** Jan. 1 to Sept. 30 S – 5; C – 2
Brown Trout** 4th Sat. in Apr. to Sept. 30 S – 5; C – 2
Rainbow Trout** 4th Sat. in Apr. - Dec. 31 S – 2; C – 1
Lake Trout** Jan. 1 to Sept. 30 S – 2; C – 1
Splake** Open all year S – 5; C – 2
Pacific Salmon** Open all year S – 5; C - 0
Atlantic Salmon Jan. 1 to Sept. 30 S – 1; C - 0
Lake Whitefish Open all year S –12; C – 6
Lake Sturgeon Closed all year  
Channel Catfish Open all year S – 12; C – 6
** Aggregate limits apply to these species. Aggregate limits are catch and possession limits for a combination of species.
 
WATERBODY EXCEPTION DETAILS
Bass Creek – Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the islands, from the culvert at Hwy. 6 downstream to the mouth of Bass Creek at Shequiandah Bay. Fish sanctuary – no fishing from Apr. 1 to June 15.
Blue Jay Creek – from bridge on Conc. VI in Tehkummah Twp., downstream to the mouth of Blue Jay Creek on Lake Huron. Fish sanctuary – no fishing from Mar. 1 to Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May & Sept. 25 to Oct 31.
Blue Jay Creek – Tehkummah Twp. Fish sanctuary – no fishing from Mar. 1 to Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May
Kagawong River – Billings Twp., from the bridge on Hwy. 540 downstream to the bridge on Henry Street in the village of Kagawong. Fish sanctuary – no fishing from Sept. 25 to Oct. 31
Manitou River – from the bridge on the Government Road in Tehkummah Twp. downstream to the mouth of the Manitou River at Michael’s Bay of Lake Huron. Fish sanctuary – no fishing from Mar. 1 to Fri. before 2nd Sat. in May & Sept. 25 to Oct 31.
Mindemoya River – Carnarvon Twp., from the bridge on Hwy. 551/542 downstream to the bridge on Hwy. 551. Fish sanctuary – no fishing from Sept. 25 to Oct 31.

 

 

Map showing location of Manitoulin Island in relation to Espanola, Blind River, Sault Ste. Marie, Tobermory and Sudbury

 

 

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