Lake Ontario - Fishing on two rods.

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Answer from MNR on my question about fishing from boat on two rods on Lake Ontario.

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Lake Ontario is located in Fisheries Management Zone 20.  On page 93 of the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary, under the Exceptions to Zone 20 Regulations, it states the following:

 

 

WATERBODY EXCEPTION DETAILS All waters of Lake Ontario, including the Niagara River (downstream of Niagara Falls).

 

The following waters are excluded: Jordan Harbour, Hamilton Harbour, Toronto Harbour, Frenchman’s Bay, Murray Canal, Presqu’ile Bay, Weller’s Bay, East Lake, West Lake, the Bay of Quinte (the waters lying west of the Glenora Ferry), the St. Lawrence River (waters lying east of a line drawn between Bishops Point and the easternmost tips of Howe and Wolfe islands), and all other tributaries to Lake Ontario.

Two lines may be used when angling from a boat in open water.     As you can see from the above, two lines are allowed to be used in lake Ontario while fishing from a boat in open waters, with the exception of the water bodies listed as being excluded from that regulation. 

 

We hope you have found this information helpful.  If you require further clarification do not hesitate to contact the Natural Resources information Centre toll free at 1-800-667-1940.

 

Regards,

 

 

 

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