Ontario · Canada
Buckshot Lake
- Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Regulation zone
- Fisheries Management Zone 18
Species in Buckshot Lake
Blacknose Shiner
Bluegill
Bluntnose Minnow
Brown Bullhead
Burbot
Common Shiner
Creek Chub
Fallfish
Golden Shiner
Lake Trout
Largemouth Bass
Pumpkinseed
Rock Bass
Slimy Sculpin
Smallmouth Bass
Striped Bass- Unidentifiable
Walleye
White Sucker
Yellow Perch
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Seasons & limits — Fisheries Management Zone 18
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | 4th Sat. in May - Sept. 8 | S - 2 | Conservation licence: C - 1 |
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass or any combination | 3rd Sat. in June - Dec. 15 | S - 6 | Conservation licence: C - 2 |
| Walleye and Sauger or any combination | Jan. 1 - Mar. 1 & 2nd Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | S - 4, must be between 40 - 50 cm (15.7 – 19.7 in.) | Conservation licence: C - 2, must be between 40 - 50 cm (15.7 – 19.7 in.) |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year | S - 50 | Conservation licence: C - 25 |
Always confirm regulations with the official provincial guide before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
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Species & zone: Land Information Ontario (Aquatic Resource Area). Regulations: Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary data (data.ontario.ca).