Teeming. That’s the word to describe the many lakes and rivers of Ontario. With 158 species, it’s fair to say that there is a huge variety of fishes in Ontario for anglers to enjoy. What are some of the fishes found in Ontario waters? They are easily divided into three groups: cool water fish (found in Lake Huron), cold water fish (found in rivers and streams), and warm water fish (found in rivers, streams, and inland lakes).
Cool Water Fishes Found in Ontario
Cool water fish found in Lake Huron include yellow perch, small-mouth bass, and the elusive and much sought-after walleye. Walleye could be considered the main variety of fish in Ontario, and though they have been listed with other Lake Huron fish, they can be found just about anywhere in Ontario, depending upon the season.
Cold Water Fish of Ontario
Cold water fish are found in streams and rivers around the province. The main variety of cold water you will find is trout—brook, brown, rainbow—and salmon. Rainbow trout and Chinook salmon are migratory, so you will have to catch them at the right time, from late spring to early fall.
Warm Water Fishes Found in Ontario
Most cool water fish (such as the walleye, small-mouth bass, and yellow perch) can also be found in the warm waters of Ontario’s inland lakes. But you will also find the Northern pike and panfish such as the rock bass and bluegill. Altogether, the warm water of inland lakes in summertime can provide the greatest variety of fishes in Ontario.
Lake Savant in Ontario provides a rich, pristine source for a variety of fishes.
Wildewood’s home is a large lake which contains walleye, lake trout, and northern pike. Lake Savant is highly protected, and is considered to be one of the best fisheries, not just in Ontario, but in all of Canada. It’s not unusual at all to catch northern pike in the 20-30 lb class, walleye in the 10-12 lb range, and lake trout in the 20-40 lb class.
There is no doubt that the variety of fishes in Ontario provides excellent sport for fishermen, regardless of where in the province you go. If you are ready to enjoy all that Ontario has to offer, contact Wildewood on Lake Savant today and book your one-of-a-kind Ontario fishing trip!
