Muddy York Fishing spots in Mississauga
The Credit River runs the length of Mississauga, from Streetsville down to Port Credit and Lake Ontario. It's a busy salmon and steelhead river, and the rules change at the Highway 403 bridge and at Britannia Road.
The Credit River is in Fisheries Management Zone 16; Lake Ontario off Port Credit is Zone 20.
Rivers near Mississauga
Distances are straight-line from central Mississauga. Each guide shows what's there, when it's open and today's season status.
Credit River Lower: mouth to Streetsville · 5 km
Chinook and steelhead in Mississauga. Open all year below Highway 403; Highway 403 to Britannia Rd closes August 15.
Humber River Lower: Old Mill to the mouth (Toronto) · 14 km
Toronto's salmon run at Old Mill. The Humber is open all year for trout and salmon below Eglinton Avenue.
Sixteen Mile Creek Lower: Oakville to the lake · 16 km
Salmon and steelhead in downtown Oakville. Open all year below Lakeshore Road, to December 31 up to Highway 407.
Bronte Creek Lower: Oakville to the lake · 23 km
Oakville's salmon and steelhead creek. Open all year below Lakeshore Road, to December 31 up to Highway 407.
Credit River Middle: Norval to Glen Williams · 23 km
Brown and rainbow trout on the middle Credit. Season runs the fourth Saturday in April to September 30.
Credit River Upper: Forks of the Credit / Belfountain · 36 km
Wild brook and brown trout in the upper Credit. Artificial lures and barbless hooks above Old Baseline Road.
Rouge River Lower: Twyn Rivers to the mouth (Toronto) · 47 km
Salmon and steelhead in Rouge National Urban Park. Open all year below Kingston Road.
Duffins Creek Lower: Ajax / Pickering · 57 km
Chinook, steelhead and Atlantic salmon in Ajax and Pickering. Open all year below the CNR tracks.
Salmon run near Mississauga
- Humber River salmon run at Old Mill
- Credit River salmon run in Mississauga: Erindale and Port Credit
- Duffins Creek salmon run in Ajax and Pickering
- Oakville salmon run on Sixteen Mile Creek
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Spring (March to May): spring steelhead in the lower Credit River, Humber River and Sixteen Mile Creek. Trout season opens on most inland stretches on the fourth Saturday in April.
Summer (June to August): the cold water on the Credit River holds trout through the heat. Fish early and late, and stop when the water passes about 20°C.
Fall (September to November): the Chinook salmon run on the Credit River, Humber River and Sixteen Mile Creek peaks from mid September to mid October, with steelhead following into November.
Winter (December to February): the stretches that are open all year hold steelhead in the slow, deep pools. Mild days after a thaw are best.
Fishing near Mississauga: good to know
- Rules change by stretch, often at a road or bridge. Check the official season before you cast.
- Fish only where access is public or permitted, and respect posted private land.
- Trout and salmon struggle in warm water. In summer heat, fish early or rest them.
Frequently asked
Where can I go fishing in Mississauga?
The closest rivers we cover are the Credit River (5 km), the Humber River (14 km) and the Sixteen Mile Creek (16 km). Each guide lists public access and the official season for every stretch.
What fish can I catch near Mississauga?
Steelhead, Chinook salmon, Brown trout (lake-run), Atlantic salmon (restoration), Brown trout, Rainbow trout and Brook trout, depending on the river and the season.
Where can I see the salmon run near Mississauga?
Humber River salmon run at Old Mill, Credit River salmon run in Mississauga: Erindale and Port Credit, Duffins Creek salmon run in Ajax and Pickering and Oakville salmon run on Sixteen Mile Creek. The run peaks in September.
What fishing zone is Mississauga in?
The Credit River is in Fisheries Management Zone 16; Lake Ontario off Port Credit is Zone 20.
Do I need a licence to fish here?
Yes, most anglers need an Outdoors Card and a valid Ontario fishing licence. Ontario residents under 18 or 65 and over have different rules; check the official licensing page.
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