Ice Fishing

Two lines may be used for ice fishing except in a limited number of waters (see the Exceptions for the Zone in which you are fishing by referring to the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary).

At all times you must be within 60 m (197 ft.) of any line or tip-up you are using when ice fishing and you must have a clear and unobstructed view of the lines being used at all times.

Hut Registration

Ice fishing huts must be registered with the local MNR office if they are being used in the following Fisheries Management Zones and must be removed by the dates indicated below:

* In this Zone, only a few waterbodies are open for winter fishing
– see Exceptions and Additional Fishing Opportunities for Zone 17.

• You do not need to register your ice hut in Zones 1-8 and 13.
• You do not need to register an ice hut and you do not have to abide by removal dates if it is a tent made of cloth or synthetic fabric that has a base area of seven square metres (75.4 square feet) or less when erected.
• Ice hut registration numbers must be at least 6.3 cm (2.5 in.) in height and clearly displayed on the outside of the hut.

Note:   It is an offence under the Public Lands Act to leave your ice hut out after ice break up, regardless of whether registration and removal dates apply.