Muddy York Zone 19 fishing regulations (FMZ 19)
Refer togeneral fishing regulations for more information on how to use this summary.
Warmouth is listed as endangered in Ontario and may not be caught or possessed under a recreational fishing licence.
The following species are not present in this Zone and are closed to fishing all year:brook trout
Zone-wide seasons and limits in FMZ 19
These apply to every water in the zone unless a species exception, waterbody exception or sanctuary below says otherwise. "S" is the sport fishing licence limit and "C" the conservation licence limit.
| Species | Season | Limits | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregate limits for trout and salmon (including splake) | See the official summary | S-5 and C-2; total daily catch and possession limit for all trout and salmon species combined | See limits |
| Atlantic salmon | open all year | S-1 and C-0 | Open today |
| Brown trout | open all year | S-5 and C-2 | Open today |
| Channel catfish | open all year | S-12 and C-6 | Open today |
| Crappie | open all year | S-30 and C-10 | Open today |
| Lake sturgeon | closed all year | Closed today | |
| Lake trout | January 1 to September 30 and December 1 to December 31 Jan 1 – Sep 30, Dec 1 – Dec 31 in 2026 |
S-3 and C-1 | Closed today |
| Lake whitefish | open all year | S-12 and C-6 | Open today |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass combined | fourth Saturday in June to November 30 Jun 27 – Nov 30 in 2026 |
S-6 and C-2 | Open today |
| Muskellunge | first Saturday in June to December 15 Jun 6 – Dec 15 in 2026 |
S-1; must be greater than 112 centimetres, and C-0 | Open today |
| Northern pike | open all year | S-6 and C-2 | Open today |
| Pacific salmon | open all year | S-5 and C-2 | Open today |
| Rainbow trout | open all year | S-5 and C-2 | Open today |
| Sunfish | open all year | S-100 and C-50 | Open today |
| Walleye and sauger combined | open all year | S-6 and C-2 | Open today |
| Yellow perch | open all year | S-50; in one day, possession limit of 100, and C-25; in one day, possession limit of 50 | Open today |
Source: Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary, Zone 19 on ontario.ca. The summary is Ontario's guide to the regulations made under the Fisheries Act.
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Start your free 7-day trialSpecies exceptions in Zone 19
These waters have different seasons or limits for the species named. They override the zone-wide rules above.
Muskellunge: open from third Saturday in June to December 15 (1 water)
Waterbody exceptions in Zone 19
Lakes and rivers with their own rules, in the official wording.
Fish sanctuaries in Zone 19
No fishing is allowed in these places during the periods shown.
No fishing - May 15 to Friday before the fourth Saturday in June (1)
- Lake Erie - Walsingham and Norfolk Townships, eastern half of the Inner Long Point Bay
No fishing - June 1 to July 15 (8)
- Town of Fort Erie - bounded by lines starting at Stonemill Road (42°52'31.47"N, 78°59'57.76"W), 750 metres south into Lake Erie to a point at 42°52'11.17"N, 78°59'57.11"W, 1.25 kilometres east to a point at 42°52'12.49"N, 78°58'46.02"W, north to Rosehill Road (42°52'46.83"N, 78°58'47.12"W) and following the water's edge back to its original point of origin
- Port Colborne - bounded by lines starting at Cassaday Point (42°52'1.79"N, 79°13'4.8"W), 500 metres south into Lake Erie to a point at 42°51'45.71"N, 79°13''4.19"W, 1 kilometre east to a point at 42°51'46.72"N, 79°12'14.73"W, north to Weaver Road (42°52'17.66"N, 79°12'15.88"W) and following the water's edge back to its original point of origin.
- Gravelly Bay - from the breakwall on the east side of the Welland Canal, eastward 500 metres to a point at 42°52'7.9"N, 79°14'9.87"W, straight northward to the water's edge at 42°52''32.48"N, 79°14'10.81"W, then following the water's edge back to the east side of the Welland Canal (also includes the inlet north of Nickel's Beach)
- Gravelly Bay - the waters of that part of Gravelly Bay of Lake Erie (City of Port Colborne) lying northwest of a line drawn from the southerly point of Sugar Loaf Point in a northeasterly direction to the southwest corner of the H. Knoll Lakeview Park Marina breakwall
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Frequently asked
When does trout season open in Zone 19?
Zone-wide, brown trout season is open all year. Some rivers have species exceptions or sanctuaries listed on this page that change this.
Can I fish in Zone 19 right now?
The table above shows which species are open today under the zone-wide seasons. A specific river or lake may differ, so check its species exceptions, waterbody exceptions and sanctuaries below before you go.
Do I need a fishing licence in Ontario?
Most anglers need an Outdoors Card and a valid fishing licence (sport or conservation). Some people are exempt, such as Ontario residents under 18 or 65 and over. Check the official licensing rules for your situation.
How do I know if a river is in Zone 19?
Ontario's Fisheries Management Zones are mapped on Fish ON-Line and in the official summary. River mouths on the Great Lakes are often in a different zone from the rest of the river.
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