Zone 17

Fishing zones :

Zone 17

New rules

New rules have been in effect in this zone since April 1, 2026. See the latest changes the latest changes.

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Maps

Zone map (PDF 2.31 Mb)

Interactive map of fishing zones

Fishing periods and quotas

The opening and closing dates and catch limits may vary from one body of water to another in the same area. You should always check to see if your body of water is a regulatory exception.

View periods and quotas

Zone's fishing periods, limits and exceptions (PDF)

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Length limits for some species

It is prohibited to catch and keep or have in your possession a fish from the waters specified that does not comply with the length limits indicated for your zone. If a fish species or a zone is not mentioned in the table, no length limit applies to the species in this zone.

The fish must be kept in a state allowing its identification.

Walleye

May keep** Walleye between 37 cm and 53 cm inclusively, one of which may be more than 53 cm

No length limit for sauger.

State of fish**** Whole, gutted or wallet filleted

Learn how to distinguish walleye from sauger.

Lake trout (including splake trout)

May keep****Lake trout of 55 cm or more

Exceptions****May keep lake trout of 45 cm or more in certain lakes.

State of fish****Whole or gutted, only where a length limit applies. Elsewhere, lake trout may be whole or filleted. It must be possible to count and identify the fish (a piece of skin must adhere to the filet).

Note** These measurements do not apply in national parks, wildlife reserves and controlled harvesting zones (ZECs).

Use of dead bait fish

Possession and use of dead smelt are allowed from:

December 1, 2025, to April 23, 2026;
December 1, 2026, to April 22, 2027;
December 1, 2027, to April 27, 2028. Use the map of fishing zones to visualize this information by displaying the “Bait Fish” layer.

Number of lines authorized in winter

5 lines on a body of water covered with ice or not, from: