In short. Lake Simcoe is a big, shallow lake with a long ice-fishing season as well as open-water fishing. Check the lake's zone rules before you go. 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, Northern pike, Trout, Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Salmon. Read the species guide.
Orillia, Ramara and Lake Couchiching
- Lake Couchiching and east Simcoe
- Smallmouth and largemouth bass, lake trout, whitefish, pike, perch, muskie, walleye and salmon (named by Orillia and Lake Country)
Orillia and Lake Country lists these species for its waters, including Lake Simcoe, Lake Couchiching and the Severn River, without matching each species to a water.
We list 9 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.
Sutton, Beaverton and Cook's Bay
- South and east Lake Simcoe
- Perch, pike, lake trout, whitefish, crappie, bass and walleye (named for Lake Simcoe)
Destination Ontario names yellow perch, northern pike, lake trout, lake whitefish, black crappie, smallmouth and largemouth bass and walleye on Lake Simcoe, with Cook's Bay, Kempenfelt Bay, Beaverton and Orillia named.
We list 14 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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