Ontario FMZ 12 bass & walleye season 2026
Open and closed dates, daily limits and size rules for walleye, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in Fisheries Management Zone 12.
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) | January 1 to March 31; 1 day before the third Saturday in May to December 31 | Sport licence: 5 · Conservation licence: 2 only fish under 40 cm may be kept Combined limit with sauger. |
| Largemouth bass | 1 day before the fourth Saturday in June to November 30 | Sport licence: 6 · Conservation licence: 2 Combined limit with smallmouth. |
| Smallmouth bass | 1 day before the fourth Saturday in June to November 30 | Sport licence: 6 · Conservation licence: 2 Combined limit with largemouth. |
Largemouth and smallmouth share the same season dates in this zone.
Official page for this zone: Fisheries Management Zone 12. 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.
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