Ontario FMZ 1 bass & walleye season 2026
Open and closed dates, daily limits and size rules for walleye, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in Fisheries Management Zone 1.
Check the official text. This page is a plain-language summary for convenience only. Exceptions for specific waterbodies and special species rules are not covered here. The official Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary always takes precedence.
| Species | Season | Daily limits & size |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye (and sauger) | Open all year | Sport licence: 4 · Conservation licence: 2 no more than 1 fish over 46 cm Combined limit with sauger. |
| Largemouth bass | No zone-wide entry in the regulations summary for this zone — see official text. | |
| Smallmouth bass | No zone-wide entry in the regulations summary for this zone — see official text. |
Official page for this zone: Fisheries Management Zone 1. Zone last updated by the province: Dec 8, 2025.
Sport licence and conservation licence limits differ — the table lists both. Always confirm your licence type and local zone boundaries.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.