Ontario Walleye Slot Size

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Zone Wide FMZ 17 walleye 'keep' slot is between 35-50 cm. (by my calc: 13'7'-19.6'). My interpretation of the FMZ 17 Zone Wide keep limits of 35-50 makes sense as these fish are in the 2.5 lb and under weight class. Probably not prime spawners? It’s early afternoon before we return, after releasing half a dozen walleye over the 18.1 to 23.6 inch slot size and keeping a few fish to eat. Scratching the surface of this immense system has been an ‘eye-opener and I wonder how many more walleye spots await discovery. Get all the details on ice-out walleye on Rainy River here.

  1. Ontario Walleye Slot Size
  2. Ontario Walleye Slot Size Chart
OntarioLac Seul Fishing Regulations:

Ontario Fishing Regulations Page:www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/Publication/STEL02_163615.html

Ontario walleye slot size chart

A restrictive slot size regulation in the mid-90s coupled with the growing inclination towards catch and release seems to have improved the fishing in White and many other Northeastern Ontario lakes. After pooling our resources for a dinner of fresh walleye, chicken and salad back the campsite, we jump in our boats and head south to where the. In light of some disease fish being found and an increase in fishing pressure I would like to see a slot limit on walleyes to protect our great fishery. Perhaps 3 fish limit allowing one over 26 and a 18-26 slot. Ontario Walleye Northern Pike Muskie Fishing Regulations. Smallmouth Bass Regulations: Open Season: All Year Limit - Sport License: Dec. 1 to June 30, 2 in your possession less than 13.8 inches - July 1 to Nov. 30, 4 in your possession (no size limit).

Walleye & Sauger Regulations:

  • Open Season: 3rd Saturday in May to December 31
  • Limit - Sport License: 4 in your possession
  • Limit - Conservation License: 2 in your possession
  • Size Restrictions: Only one greater than 21 inches and non between 18 and 21 inches
  • Possession: No person may possess any live fish taken by angling other than bait fish. Please contact us for an explanation of this regulations or view Lac Seul's

    Zone 4 Fishing Regulations (pdf)

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    Ontario walleye slot size chart

    Northern Pike Regulations:

  • Open Season: Open all year
  • Limit - Sport License: 4 in your possession
  • Limit - Conservation License: 2 in your possession
  • Size Restrictions Sport License: Zero pike between 27.6 and 35.4 inches. Only one greater than 35.4 inches.
  • Possession: No person may possess any live fish taken by angling other than bait fish. Please contact us for an explanation of this regulations or view Lac Seul's

    Zone 4 Fishing Regulations (pdf)

    • Ontario Walleye Slot Size

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    Smallmouth Bass Regulations:

  • Open Season: All Year
  • Limit - Sport License: Dec. 1 to June 30, 2 in your possession less than 13.8 inches - July 1 to Nov. 30, 4 in your possession (no size limit)
  • Limit - Conservation License: Dec.1 to June 30, 1 in your possession less than 13.8 inches - July 1 to Nov. 30, 2 in your possession (no size limit)
  • Possession: No person may possess any live fish taken by angling other than bait fish. Please contact us for an explanation of this regulations or view Lac Seul's

    Zone 4 Fishing Regulations (pdf)

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    Muskie Regulations:

  • Open Season: 3rd Saturday in June to Dec. 15
  • Limit - Sport License: Catch & Release Only
  • Limit - Conservation License: Catch & Release Only

    Zone 4 Fishing Regulations (pdf)

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    Yellow Perch Regulations:

  • Open Season: Open all year
  • Limit - Sport License: 50 in your possession
  • Limit - Conservation License: 25 in your possession
  • Possession: No person may possess any live fish taken by angling other than bait fish. Please contact us for an explanation of this regulations or view Lac Seul's

    Zone 4 Fishing Regulations (pdf)

    • Ontario Walleye Slot Size Chart


    Minimum length requirements
    for Ontario

    Fish Species

    American Eel
    Atlantic Salmon
    Aurora trout
    Black Crappie
    Bluegill
    Bowfin
    Bullhead
    Burbot
    Brook Trout
    Brown Trout
    Carp
    Channel Catfish
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
    Freshwater Drum
    Golden Eye
    Mooneye
    Lake Herring (Cisco, Tullibee)
    Lake Sturgeon
    Lake Trout
    Largemouth Bass
    Longnose Gar
    Northern Pike
    Muskellunge
    Pink Salmon
    Pumpkinseed
    Rainbow Trout
    Redhorse species
    Rock Bass
    Sauger and Saugeye
    Smallmouth Bass Splake
    Temperate Bass Hybrid
    Walleye
    Whitefish
    White Bass
    White Sucker
    Yellow Perch

    Length in inches

    32
    24
    16
    12
    9
    20
    10
    24
    18
    20
    30
    24
    35
    30
    20
    10
    10
    16
    50
    30
    20
    32
    40
    40
    28
    9
    25
    16
    10
    16
    20
    20
    20
    28
    22
    10
    16
    13

    For any other fish species the minimum length requirement is 9'.
    Minimum length requirements are subject to change without notice.
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