Urban Fishing in the Ottawa Area

Have you ever thought that you would enjoy an afternoon of fishing but realized that you didn't have endless amounts of time and money to travel to remote fishing spots?

Maybe you're a novice and would like to get into fishing but think that you have to go to remote lakes and rivers to get a fish on your hook.

So grab your rod, hop on the bus or your bike (see links below), and try many of the parks in the Ottawa area for some great urban fishing in your own community.

If you have a boat, you can launch right down the road along the Ottawa River or along the Rideau River and find some of the great fishing spots along our rivers in Canada's Capital Region. Canoeing and kayaking along the river is another great way to enjoy the sport of fishing. There are many places along the rivers that a canoe or a kayak can be launched with relative ease.

Urban fishing is the way to enjoy an activity that allows you to forget your troubles and get back in tune with nature without having to travel far.

Please enjoy these fishing areas responsibly. Do not litter, or destroy the shoreline or park areas by dragging your canoe.

Don't forget to take your fishing licence with you. For more information on fishing licences and regulations please see our recreational fishing regulations summary for the current year.

The following links will take you to fishing or boat launch areas within the Ottawa region.

Ottawa River - species available: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, wallyee, sauger, channel catfish, longnose gar, bluegill, pumpkinseed, black crappie, carp, redhorse, yellow perch, mooneye, northern pike, muskellunge, lake sturgeon, brown bullhead, rock bass, freshwater drum.  NOTE: in the area of the Champlain Bridge, the Province of Quebec has stocked Brown Trout for a number of years and anglers regularly catch them in this location.

 

Rideau River - species available:  largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed, black crappie, carp, redhorse, yellow perch, northern pike, muskellunge, brown bullhead, yellow bullhead, rock bass.

Some website links offered on the pages below are created by organizations outside of the Ontario government, and those organizations are responsible for the information contained within their respective sites. These sites may not be available in French. Any specific comment or inquiries regarding those sites should be directed to the individual organization.

• OC Transpo - Bus Schedule
• City of Ottawa - Cycling