In short. The Bay of Quinte is known for walleye. Prince Edward County adds bass and pike lakes and a Lake Ontario shore. Most anglers need an Ontario fishing licence for fresh water here.
Rules change. Seasons, closures and limits change often and can change mid-season. We link to the official pages rather than repeat them, so check them before every trip.
Licences and rules
- Fresh water: fishing in Ontario is managed by the Province. Read the Ontario fishing regulations summary and check the fishing zone and any special rules for your lake before you go.
- Moving boats and gear: clean, drain and dry your boat and gear between waters, and check the province's rules on moving bait and fish.
Choose your fishing area
- Prince Edward County: Picton and Carrying Place
- Lake Ontario north shore: Brighton to Colborne and Napanee
Fish named for this region: Walleye, Bass, Northern pike, Trout. Read the species guide.
Prince Edward County: Picton and Carrying Place
- Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario
- Walleye, largemouth bass, pike, rainbow trout, gar and sheepshead (named for the Bay of Quinte and the County)
The guide names the Bay of Quinte, East Lake, West Lake, Consecon Lake and Wellers Bay, with Picton and Carrying Place as towns. It lists walleye, largemouth bass, pike, rainbow trout, gar and sheepshead without matching each to a water.
We list 23 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.
Lake Ontario north shore: Brighton to Colborne and Napanee
- Lake Ontario
- Waters not yet matched to fish
The Presqu'ile Bay and Lake Ontario shore west of the Bay of Quinte. We list the campgrounds, but have not found a source we trust for the fish here.
We list 17 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.
Gear for this water
- Shore fishing essentials. A compact rod and reel suited to your target fish. Search on Amazon
- River & fly-fishing kit. A rod/reel combination suited to the planned method. Search on Amazon
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