From quiet, secluded lakes to rushing rivers and streams that trickle through the boreal forest, Northeastern Ontario is full of rich waterways that offer a wealth of sportfishing opportunities for anglers. With over 25 species of sportfish present throughout the region, anglers can pick and choose which type of fishing adventure to embark on. Find close to 900 listings for the best places to fish in the region complete with information on access, species, regulations, stocking and more in our Northeastern Ontario Backroad Mapbook >>
While brook trout is the most distributed fish, brown, lake and rainbow trout, along with splake and walleye are also stocked. Stocking typically takes place on a one to three year cycle depending on fishing pressure.
Species: BT = Brook Trout, BR = Brown Trout, LT = Lake Trout, NP = Northern Pike, RT = Rainbow Trout, SB = Smallmouth Bass, ST = Steelhead, W = Walleye, YP = Yellow Perch, S = Splake, O = Other
