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Fishing Lake Erie, Long Point and Niagara by RV

Perch, walleye, bass and pike on the Lake Erie shore, and salmon and trout at the mouth of the Niagara River.

Regulation links last checked October 2026.

In short. Lake Erie is the warmest and shallowest Great Lake, with some of the best perch and walleye fishing. Fish populations can change quickly, so check current reports. 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

Fish named for this region: Yellow perch, Walleye, Bass, Northern pike, Muskie, Salmon, Trout. Read the species guide.

Rondeau, Wheatley and Leamington

  • Lake Erie west
  • Salmon, walleye and perch in Lake Erie; largemouth bass, perch, crappie and pike in Rondeau Bay

Ontario Parks calls salmon, walleye and perch the popular catches in Lake Erie off Rondeau, and Rondeau Bay excellent for largemouth bass, with perch, sunfish, crappie, catfish and pike also caught. Chatham-Kent lists many more species for its waters without matching them to places.

We list 11 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.

Lake St. Clair: Mitchell's Bay

  • Lake St. Clair
  • Muskie, walleye, bass, pike and perch (named by Chatham-Kent for its waters)

Chatham-Kent names Mitchell's Bay as an access point on Lake St. Clair, and lists muskie, walleye, bass, pike and perch for its waters without matching each to a place.

We list 1 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.

Long Point, Port Rowan and Port Dover

  • Lake Erie north shore
  • Smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, perch, crappie, carp and gar (named for Long Point Bay and Lake Erie)

Great Lakes Scuttlebutt describes fishing on Long Point Bay and Lake Erie and names smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, gar, perch, carp and crappie. Port Dover is named without species.

We list 11 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.

Lake Erie east shore: Dunnville, Sherkston and Ridgeway

  • Lake Erie east
  • Waters not yet matched to fish

The Lake Erie shore and Grand River mouth east of Port Dover. Salmon, walleye and perch are the popular catches in Lake Erie as a whole, but we have not found a source for this shore.

We list 16 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.

Niagara River and the Lake Ontario shore: Niagara Falls and St. Catharines

  • Niagara River and Lake Ontario
  • Chinook and coho salmon, steelhead and brown trout (named by a charter listing)

A Niagara Falls Tourism charter listing names Chinook salmon, coho salmon, rainbow trout (steelhead) and brown trout on Lake Ontario and the Niagara River.

We list 7 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
  • Boat launch & marine supplies. Dock lines and fenders sized for your boat. Search on Amazon

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Where the fish names come from

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